Picture your memories as snowflakes dancing gracefully inside a snow globe. Within this crystalline sphere of your mind, memories shift and evolve, reflecting the dance of time.

When life delivers an unforgettable moment, new memories, like freshly formed snowflakes, gracefully descend. Some settle prominently, clear and within reach, while others are layered beneath the most recent moments.

The newly formed memories shimmer at the surface, vibrant and easily relived. Yet, with the passage of time, some memories nestle deeper into the canvas of your past, becoming more elusive.

Every so often, a gentle reminder—a fragrance, a melody, a cherished object—stirs the snow globe of your mind, reviving memories once buried, making them seem as fresh as yesterday.

But the dance of memories is intricate. Not all remain pristine. Some blend, others fragment, mirroring how memories can morph, skew, or fade. The internal landscape of your snow globe continuously reshapes, embodying the fluidity and fragility of your recollections.

Over the weekend, a dear friend of mine danced into the sunset. The moments we shared are vibrant in my mind’s eye. Years of camaraderie at work blossomed into a cherished friendship that weathered life’s seasons. Together, we savored laughter and tears, and shared a passion for life’s simple pleasures—good food, wine, and the joy of companionship.

She was a beacon during stormy nights and a steadfast supporter in countless endeavors. Her commitment to community causes was unparalleled, always standing tall when others faltered.

Today, the snow globe of my mind swirls with memories of her. Tears, held back since the devastating news, pool in my eyes, not yet ready to spill over into reality.

Absorbing the weight of her absence requires time—a pause to comprehend the void left by her departure and the realization that our shared moments are now finite.

In sharing this somber news with former colleagues, we all agreed: in her memory, we must forge the one thing she crafted so effortlessly—community.

We must take time to cherish shared moments, to truly connect beyond mere plans.

Life is a journey where memories incessantly gather, shaping each of our distinct snow globes filled with experiences with individuals who grace our path. By crafting new memories, new snowflakes, we enrich our life’s tapestry. As we treasure past memories and savor each distinct snowflake, the entire globe becomes more luminous.

Ultimately, it’s the strength of our community that defines us and makes our world richer. A world where, the love we leave behind becomes our lasting legacy.

Namaste