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We felt a mix of excitement and unease when our little boy eagerly wanted to spin the prayer wheels. While he was drawn to them, we gently told him not to touch them, feeling a pang of guilt. This place was sacred, and somewhere in our hearts, we worried that our presence might disrupt the peace of those who came here to pray, not to watch curious visitors. As we tried to quietly manage our son, an elderly man entered the scene. Our uneasiness grew—were we overstepping? But he met us with the warmest smile and, without hesitation, began spinning each prayer wheel himself. Surprised, we shared our feelings of guilt and hesitation with him. He chuckled softly and said, “Perhaps you were meant to be blessed today. Through your little boy’s eagerness, a higher power allowed the wheels to turn. You have received the blessings of the mantra.” In that moment, his gentle smile and kind words lifted our guilt, replacing it with a sense of peace and belonging. It was as though his warmth hel

So, it’s Thursday evening, and you know that feeling—weekend vibes are setting in a bit too early 😌✨ , and I'm craving something crunchy—something really snack-worthy 🤤 . But I’m also feeling incredibly lazy, with absolutely zero energy to make it myself 🛋️ . Instead of asking directly for a snack (where’s the fun in that? 😏 ), I get a little crafty. I start with a completely random request—maybe for a pair of earphones 🎧 or some other small thing I know he’ll think is absolutely unnecessary at the moment. He’s in the middle of his important office work 💻 , deeply focused, and I’m over here, relentless, nudging him again and again 🙃 . At first, he tries to shrug it off, barely sparing me a glance 🙄 , but I keep at it with my “who, me?” look—that perfect mix of innocence and just a hint of playful annoyance 😅 . He finally snaps, sighing in frustration, something like, “Can you please just wait?” And that’s exactly the moment I was waiting for. I don’t even need to say an