Unrequited Sangha thread

 In the stillness of my heart, I wish I could tie a Sangha string around the wrist of the one I love—someone who is forever beyond my reach. The Sangha thread, a symbol of protection, wisdom, and connection, holds deep meaning for me. It is a way to bind love and blessings, to offer a connection that transcends distance, time, and circumstance.

But sometimes, love is not meant to be shared in the ways we desire. While the Sangha thread can be tied to symbolize the bond between two souls, I find myself wishing I could tie it to him—so that he would never forget me, and so that he would feel the depth of my love, even though we are not together in this lifetime.

I imagine the thread, red for protection, yellow for wisdom, wrapping gently around his wrist. With each knot, a prayer of hope: that he knows I care, that my love runs deep, even if our paths have drifted apart. In the stillness, I offer my love silently, tied with the symbolic power of the Sangha. I wish for him to feel the warmth of my thoughts, the strength of my heart, and the unspoken connection that lives within me.

It is a bittersweet longing. I cannot physically tie the string to him, and yet, in my heart, the act of doing so symbolizes my wish for his safety, for his happiness, and for the wisdom to understand the love I hold. Even though I cannot hold him close, I want him to feel this thread—this invisible bond—reminding him that someone, somewhere, cares deeply.

The Sangha string represents connection, and perhaps, in my heart, that is all I need. A connection that, while not physical, is felt deeply, woven into the fabric of my being. As I tie these threads for myself, I can only hope that, in some quiet corner of his soul, he feels the ties of love and protection that I send his way. A love that, though it may never fully come to be, will always endure in spirit.

And so, I send my wishes to him: May he be protected, may he be wise, and may he always know that my love for him runs deeper than words, deeper than time, deeper than all that we could have shared.