On a winter day in Istanbul, when the cold wind from the Black Sea sweeps through the cobblestone alleys, we tend to hunch our shoulders and close our hearts to the world—and to ourselves.
Harsh thoughts like “I must do better” are like the North Wind; they freeze us up and make it harder to move. In such moments, the steam from a warm glass of Çay brings back the ancient wisdom of Aesop:
“The North Wind and the Sun” ―Aesop’s Fables
Turning the Everyday into Gold
On the blank canvas of life, the temperature of the light you cast depends entirely on the brush in your hand.
If things aren’t going well today, try letting go of the urge to solve them through sheer force. Instead of directing the “North Wind” at yourself or others, allow yourself a small bit of “Sun-like grace”—perhaps simply by enjoying a hot drink.
When you yourself choose the color of warmth, a frozen reality instantly melts into gold, and a brand new world begins to radiate from your very presence.
