These past few months, I have been spending time in India, caring for my ninety-three-year-old father. During this period, my uncle also fell ill and passed on, and I found myself managing not only his care but also the many tasks that follow a loved one’s departure. It has been a season of deep seva — love expressed through practical responsibility, quiet devotion, and sometimes, exhaustion. Now, as I prepare to return to my life and students in the United States, a subtle