Thoughtful Insights

The loss of a loved one leaves a space in our hearts that feels impossible to fill. Recently, my mother passed away, and a friend shared a single word with me: saudade . This Brazilian term captures a tender feeling of longing and loss, but it also holds something deeper—a sense that those we love never truly leave us. Instead, they remain in our hearts, where these feelings are stored and preserved for eternity. This post explores the meaning of saudade , how it helps us cop