The Healing Power of Friendship

Spending time with her felt like a soothing balm on my heart. She and I share a history of beautiful memories and countless moments of laughter. For the first time in what feels like forever, I found myself genuinely laughing again, something I hadn’t realized how much I missed. Good friendships are a gift, and I’ve been fortunate to experience this. Sana, too, was blessed in this way. She had a small but tight circle of friends who truly loved her. Those friendships were a testament to her kind and giving nature, and seeing how deeply she touched others continues to comfort me. Today, meeting Madhvi after four long years filled me with gratitude. It reminded me of how friendships, even when separated by time and distance, can rekindle a sense of joy and connection in an instant. As I reflect on this, I think about the vigil Sana’s friends have organized in Singapore to honor her memory. It’s a beautiful gesture—a coming together of people whose lives she touched. Idris will be there to participate, and it gives me immense comfort to know that Sana is being remembered with so much love. Life is fragile, and moments like these remind us of its fleeting nature. Yet, in the midst of loss and grief, the presence of friends and family who truly care becomes an anchor. They hold us steady, surround us with love, and remind us that even in the darkest times, there is light to be found in the bonds we share. As I look back on this week, I feel grateful—for Madhvi, for Sana’s friends, and for the simple yet profound blessings of friendship and love. Life may be short, but the connections we nurture make it infinitely rich and meaningful.