O.H.M. is the acronym for Overtures Honoring Mindfulness, a collection of the written word that speaks to my heart, mind & soul.

To the Fathers Within

Today I honor protective presence. 

As the world burns and factions chant,

As leaders auction our future,

As family members are stolen and shipped abroad—

I offer respect to the healthy father figure within each of us.

I honor support, integrity, and wisdom—

which have no gender.

Whether you’ve seeded a family of your own, 

fostered growth, or offered refuge

in the landscape of others’ lives, 

I bow to the strength beneath your care. 

I honor all who have made

of themselves a steady ground for others to stand upon—

who have let their hearts break

and discovered the fabric of love that holds us all. 

Who labor to turn pain into connection,

channel anger into service,

and grief into beauty.

I still feel the warmth of my father’s big hands,

the deep resonance of his voice,

and the steadiness of his presence

echoing through my life. 

Remembering him, I feel the lineage of countless others

who father in spirit 

by the way they hold, protect, and guide.

Thank you for being a bedrock of gentle strength,

for shielding those more vulnerable,

and for tending the terrain of kindness

that lets all of us bloom more fully.

May we each offer our presence today

as the shelter of a great tree

where young hearts can rest.

Inspired by and based upon a blessing offered by Rachel Shiyah-Satulla