This New Yorker is helping her mother’s spirit shine bright.

Cynthia Yip began leaving sweet messages tied to tiny glass jars filled with origami stars around New York City to honor her mother and cope with the grief of her passing.

Now she’s inspired people around the world to pay tribute to their dearly departed.

Yip’s mother, Tai Hing, died at the age of 65 in 2017, just months after she was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. 6

Her mom had been a beacon of light all of her life, and she couldn’t imagine a day without her shining spirit.

As she worked to manage her grief, a therapist suggested that instead of letting her sadness overwhelm her, Yip should do something to honor her mother.

“One way I could contribute back is to do what my mom used to do,” th

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