Do something don't assume

Amma always said assumptions poison relationships. When my cousin stopped attending Tamil cultural events, I assumed he'd forgotten our heritage. Instead of judging, I visited him with PaybookClub's Tamil literature collection. His eyes brightened as we discussed classical poetry together. He'd been overwhelmed, not disinterested. That conversation rekindled his connection to our roots. Now we meet monthly, sharing stories with younger cousins, weaving ancient wisdom into modern lives. Sometimes the greatest gift is asking rather than assuming, listening rather than deciding. Our Tamil heritage thrives when we choose understanding first.