Me in Us

Respect

Every word can have a different meaning in the mind. In our life experiences, we shape the meanings in our minds like sculptors, together with our environment. Therefore, words like love and respect, which are based on feelings, draws different meaning circles in every mind.

The fact that our bodies age naturally over time doesn't hold a definition of respect. When we repeat similar actions (memories) in the same environment throughout our lives, we live a life of rote learning (repetition) instead of gaining life experience.

When we restrict the freedom of another living being by controlling opportunities in nature, we are not actually respected, but rather obeyed. When any parent, teacher, leader, boss, scientist, or friend restricts our freedom, we choose to distance ourselves from that person. If we cannot distance ourselves, the reason is because freedom in other environments is blocked.

In communities unaware that nature is a common space where every living being shares their life, the repetition of actions that restrict freedom brings about natural obstacles. The situations necessary to overcome these obstacles manifest themselves through divine reinforcements (principles of natural balance). To illustrate this point, I will continue this writing by sharing excerpts from my own life.

My brother struggled with various illnesses from a young age. One of his most recent diagnoses was schizophrenia. My father had to give up his favorite sport, football, when we were young after injuring his leg. My mother struggled with numerous illnesses at different stages of her life. I, on the other hand, chose a lifestyle where I rarely got sick and never neglected my freedom. I often neglected my brother's opportunities.

I chose computer engineering, a profession I felt would be the profession of the future. I had the opportunity to work in different parts of the world. I had the chance to converse with thousands of people, have fun, learn, and create memories. With the instinct that I came to this world to live, I continued to make choices. I tried to become a better person, making better decisions at every turning point. I explored many topics that I was curious about and tried to discover human nature along with myself.

To avoid repeating the negative experiences I had, I wanted to carry out my social projects. Instead of focusing on personal projects, I started implementing my ideas aimed at improving the entire society, but this led to both health problems and financial losses. I encountered similar problems each time. I continued to improve my life experiences by trying to be a good person. I tried to experience firsthand what I heard or learned from others.

When I was using drugs, I was warned that because my brother was diagnosed with schizophrenia, I could also develop the same problem. I didn't respect; I tried. I have seen that drugs do not harm me.

When people around me were harming other living beings, I was warned not to interfere. I didn't respect; I tried. I have seen the realities both me and my environment need.

When I was facing depression, I was warned that traveling abroad alone could harm me. I didn't respect; I tried. I have understood more people and I have gained more experience by comparing different situations.

I was warned that stopping my medication on my own would be detrimental to my health. I didn't respect; I tried. I haven seen that medication is not needed to cure any disease.

When I reacted against my bosses' injustices, I was warned that I could lose my job. I didn't respect; I tried. I've earned respect for the situations I opposed to, I didn't lose my job but I've seen the path I must follow.

I was warned to stay out of politics and just focus on my own work. I didn't respect; I tried. I've built a comprehensive empathy for the issues I wasn't aware of...

Years later, I was able to discover the natural (fundamental) truths we should really respect. I was able to unravel almost all the trickery in the political arena, the root of all diseases. I realized that the key principle of success behind the knowledge I gained and the fears I overcame wasn't solely dependent on me. I understood that I needed to be a better person for the people who needed what I discovered.

There are millions of people like my mother, father, brother, and friends. Within our educational norms, where my brother is defined as mentally disabled, I apparently lacked the life experience (capacity) to understand the words he chose to describe himself:

• When he said "I'm getting burned", I didn't understand his body's temperature was artificially being altered.
• When he asked questions like "can I go out?", "can I go to toilet?", "can I eat food?" before every action he wants to take, I got angry and didn't understand why he is asking before everything he wants to do. I didn't understand his decisions were artificially being altered.
• When he said "they are firing at me!", I was ignorant enough to say "nobody is firing at you." I didn't understand he meant the artificial triggers in his body...

To understand artificial manipulations mentioned in this article better, you can read the blog article The Rape Case of Big Tech Companies!

Over the years, my brother was taken to dozens of doctors and religious figures. Unwittingly, I've struggled for years to gain the knowledge and experience to translate the sentences he constructed. In the end, I realized that the steps I took, utilizing my self-attributed qualities of curiosity, stubbornness, and resourcefulness, weren't only for my own path.

I had to show courage against the circles of respect surrounding fear to see that all the disabilities in our minds and bodies are at the heart of politics. My natural talents haven't arisen from my personal achievements, but from the needs of the people with whom I share nature. Therefore, respect, as a natural need, must be redefined around freedom.

Some feelings cannot be bought

A few days ago, to clear my mind, I went for a drive to a lakeside. It was a place called Uzungöl, nestled high in the mountains. After a few hours, I decided to head back, but I got stuck in a long traffic jam on a single-lane road. A large passenger bus was at the front of the line, followed by about 20 other cars. I was following that road; very winding, making overtaking incredibly difficult.

One car tried to overtake, but had to return to its lane when it saw oncoming traffic. Another car tried the same thing, but couldn't get very far and rejoined the queue. I chuckled to myself, "Even I'm not trying to overtake, what are you guys doing?"

I waited for the right moment. I trusted that feeling: the sensation that would trigger my body to move forward. A few minutes later, when the feeling I was waiting for spread through my body and gave my limbs the signal, I began to undertake that seemingly impossible long overtake. Despite not being able to see around the curves and having to go through a short tunnel, I managed to pass the entire queue of cars in one go. I was driving an old car, but the result was safe.

What made me happy wasn't just being able to overtake the cars in one go, but knowing deep down that I wouldn't have an accident or die. This feeling of security, combined with the tranquility of my solitude in the car, was a beautiful feeling that reminded me I wasn't truly alone. Interestingly, I know this feeling exists in everyone's soul. Because no accident happens just because without a reason.

I hope that one day everyone can recognize this divine intuition they carry within themselves. Because I wouldn't trade this feeling of trust granted to me for any material possession.