When relationships begin, couples walk in blaring silence, unsure of how to think or what to feel. Every emotion feels new, and familiar connections gain priority; we have so much in common.

At the first hint of unfamiliarity, anxiety is triggered. The differences raise concerns about the future. The flames of passionate new love begin to diminish with every flicker of contrast. Slowly, the love fizzles before either person realizes that differences are covered by love’s grace.

A 2023 drive through the Florida Everglades, when my wife offered me a mango.

Many Rivers to Cross

Similar to true love, the mango’s journey is rooted in connection. Originating in the lush, tropical Hindustan-Burma region, mangoes held spiritual and cultural significance for over 4,000 years, symbolizing life,

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