Ah, love. That magical, infuriating, beautiful mess of a thing. It shapes us from day one, starting with those who were supposed to be our first examples of unconditional love—our caregivers. Some of them nailed it. Others? Well, let’s just say they handed us a blueprint for love that needed several revisions. If your first […]
But in the days that followed, the grief he expected didn’t consume him. Instead, he was filled with a deep sense of gratitude. He had been given something priceless—her stories, her life, the moments they had shared.
As the final lanterns were lit outside, casting a warm glow that stretched into the village, Akira felt a deep sense of peace. The night stretched on, but he stayed there, kneeling before his ancestors, letting the wisdom of his grandfather settle into his heart.
When we focus on the good, on the gifts we’ve received, we let in the light—and that light can shine not just in our own lives, but throughout the world.
