AS I STEP INTO MY NEW AGE

I say, let’s indulge ourselves a little in this new year of ours. Small escapes here and there, moments of happiness. And let’s also surprise ourselves. Instead of peering into the distance from behind the walls of our safe castles, let’s open the door and step into unknown lands.

And let there be something else too—healing. Let’s heal ourselves. Mend our wounds. Let’s be a little more transparent—with each other. Let sincerity grow stronger.

And finally, let’s rejoice. Even if there’s no grand celebration around us, let’s find joy in the smallest things, like children do. Let there be excitement.

I realized these all came down to five "S" words in Turkish. So, let this be my "5S Year." Anyone who wishes can take a slice of this wish cake for themselves—or even offer one to a loved one.

Long live the power of "S" words! May our unyielding hopes make this new year a beautiful one.