24/11/2025
Every family has a dish that holds a whole world inside it - would you agree?
Maybe it’s the pasta sauce Nonna perfected over generations.
Or the cake that only your Aunt could get “just right”.
Or a recipe scribbled on a faded card that lives in your drawer all year until December rolls around.
During the holidays, these dishes take on a different weight. Sometimes they bring joy. Sometimes they bring longing. Sometimes they bring a deep ache that catches you by surprise.
Because food is memory. It keeps us tethered to the people we love. Whether they are no longer here…or simply far away.
This time of year, many people cook as a way to feel close to someone again. Some cook for one, recreating tastes of home because their family lives oceans away. Others cook and bake through tears, remembering the hands that once prepared the meal with them (that’s me).
Both experiences are valid.
Both belong to the human heart.
Both deserve space.
That’s why I’m holding two sound-based gatherings this December:
Grieving Hearts
A gentle, reflective sanctuary for anyone navigating sorrow, longing, or the absence of someone they love who is no longer on this earthly plane.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/grieving-hearts-sound-reflections-retreat-for-those-grieving-loss-tickets-1968311927962?aff=oddtdtcreator
SoS: Spirit of Solitude
A warm, mindful gathering for expats, solo souls, and anyone spending the holiday season away from family or familiar places.
https://www.meetup.com/sound-consciousness-sound-presence-connection/events/312077895/?eventOrigin=your_events
Two very different circles.
One shared intention:
To help people feel connected, grounded, and less alone at a time when emotions run deep.
If either event resonates, I’d love to see you at Grieving Hearts or Spirit of Solitude. Message me if you’d like more details. I’d love to welcome you.
Photos: Me enjoying my Nonna's pudino, a traditional Maltese chocolate bread and butter pudding.
