Mr. T had also undertaken some research about their new home land, “I must say I rather like the quote by Atatürk c.1930:

“Freedom consists of man’s ability to do what he thinks and desires without any influence or intervention by others. This is the broadest definition of the concept. Mankind has never attained liberty to this extent and never will because as is known, men are creations of nature and nature itself is not absolutely free either; it is subject to universal laws.”

Ayşe wondered, “Is universal law rather like natural law?

Arther recalled a seminar by chap called Mark Passio, “Natural Law: Universal, non-man-made, binding and immutable conditions that govern the consequences of behaviour. Natural Law is a body of Universal Spiritual Laws which act as the governing dynamics of Consciousness.
Consciousness: The ability of a being to recognise patterns and meaning with respect to events taking place, both within oneself and in the realm in which the self exists and operates.”

T looked up and smiled, “There now. That’s all that cleared up then.”

Ayşe wasn’t sure if he was serious or joking.

As if T understood her thought he added, “A serious sense of humour is frequently useful. It helps lighten the solidity.”

For a split second Ayşe swore T had become a clown. He was so funny, lovely funny. This was another of those Göbeklitepe moments.

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