🔥 The Circle of Sparks

 

It began with a simple idea: what if peace could be shared?

Amara invited a few neighbors to her garden one Sunday afternoon. There was no agenda — just cushions on the grass, tea in mismatched mugs, and a question: What brings you peace?

 One woman spoke of her morning walks. A teenager shared how sketching helped him feel calm. An elder told stories of her childhood, when peace meant sitting under a tree and listening to the wind.

As each person spoke, something shifted. The garden felt fuller — not with sound, but with presence. Amara realized that peace isn’t just personal. It’s relational. It grows stronger when witnessed, when honored, when held together.

They called it The Circle of Sparks. It became a monthly ritual. No speeches, no performances — just stories, silence, and shared light.

Amara wrote:

We don’t have to carry peace alone. We can pass it, like a flame. And in doing so, we become brighter together.

Her readers began forming their own circles — in living rooms, parks, online spaces. One woman hosted a “peace potluck,” where each dish came with a story. Another started a virtual journal club, where people shared reflections from their quiet moments.

The spark had become a constellation.

🫱🏽‍🫲🏿 Community Reflection Prompt

Gather with one or two people this week. Ask: What brings you peace? Listen. Share. Spark.