Often, it’s tempting to disconnect from the world of people. After all, aren’t certain social interactions super challenging? Or, am I the only one?

There are those friends and family, however, who manage to tread lightly and inspire: these life givers tug me along in more ways than they can imagine.

One of them is my dear friend, Asami. Asami is one of the kindest, most authentic, creative and fun people I have met, and I wanted to record what huge a part she has played in my writing journey.

Sort of against her will, I filmed her playing the piano; she said she made mistakes in the below clip, but all I hear is a friend willing to play for me and fill my home with beautiful music. Thank you, Asami, for your friendship, generosity and your constant willingness to discuss life with me.