The Art of Reiki: A Quiet Remembering

Before I ever knew the word Reiki, I knew the feeling. When my grandmother was sick, when my mother was exhausted, when my father carried the weight of responsibility, or when my aunt was nearing the end of her life, I would sit quietly and send them thoughts of healing. I did not know whether energyContinueContinue reading “The Art of Reiki: A Quiet Remembering”

A Birthday Tribute (Excerpt)

On your birthday, I honor the quiet, wise love you gave me; love that understood when closeness could heal and when it could harm. Long before I could name it, you saw that forcing the family to remain as it was would only deepen wounds. From your final days, you offered me your most carefulContinueContinue reading “A Birthday Tribute (Excerpt)”

Morning Reflection

A quiet winter morning unfolded under fresh snow as the sun peeked through snow-clad, barren trees, casting soft hues of gold. The landscape shimmered like a fairytale. In the stillness, a bluebird appeared—bright against the white, carrying warmth into the cold. For a brief moment, it reminded me that a thing of beauty is aContinueContinue reading “Morning Reflection”

Legacy

A post in honor of Black Month. Black Month reminds me of a beautiful mural with a strong message which I saw in Philadelphia few years ago. The mural, on the side of a building facing a parking lot, explores the work of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass to end slavery. This piece of artContinueContinue reading “Legacy”

Warmth in the Cold

Half a decade is long, and your memories cling on the key chain strong; Your wish to see the world far far away thus fulfills everyday, As the cold winter moves in, when you are are lightyears away, I remember you today, and everyday……. In the warmth of the pink sweater, or the adorable jewelryContinueContinue reading “Warmth in the Cold”