Congratulations Ral and every contributor! I thoroughly enjoyed each image, each word, as it helped me get to know each author even more. Absolutely wonderful! Thank you, Ral! You are amazing! ❤️🔥🔥
This is a lovely edition! Kudos to Ral and all the authors for bringing together this rendition with diverse images representing what home means to them.
What a beautiful edition! I loved seeing all the photos and the ways home is experienced across continents. No matter where we live, the understanding of home — love, peace, and connection — is something we all share. Thank you so much, Ral, for including me!
Thanks to you too Janin, for being a part of this beautiful body of work. I hope to see you upper week with us. It's for paid members but I'm inviting you
Thank you very much, Ral! It’s so kind of you and I truly appreciate it. I’ll participate!
By the way, your last prompt about home truly touch me and I still think about it. I wrote what home means to me, but… there is a bit more to my story. I still remember the moment when for the first time ever I felt somewhere at home. I’ll share this as a note on my profile in the next few days. And one day I’ll share the full story here.
Ral, thank you for the privilege of inviting me to be a part of this heart-led journey! Through your work, I was able to step into other people’s homes, and it felt amazing. Once again, I realized that home is, and will always be, something that connects us all, reminding us that deep down, our hearts are rooted in the same love and belonging. Congratulations to all the wonderful authors -I’m truly grateful I found you!
My mom always says that were all from the same fathers in a way. We share, build and connect with one another in ways we can't imagine. That's the kind of Community were building here on Planet Ral Loriana.
I'd love to have you fully with us. Upper Saturday is our first Zine edition/second visual magazine. It's reserved for paid subscribers at $5 a month.
Oh Neela..it feels wonderful to eat from Banana leaf...u need certain skill and order to eat from it...whole process is very scientific..which u already know...
I miss those days in Trinidad. When I visited recently I realized people do this less. It’s mostly done for weddings and prayer. When I was growing up and my grandma was still alive, we would eat from the leaf all the time.
I really should try eating over fig leave. I see it a lot and I’ve always dreamed of trying. We have a neighbor shoes Indian at home, so when I visit the house during Christmas, I might ask her to make something.
Your home felt very familiar, some of the festivities you mentioned, I personally experienced when living in northern Malaysia. I had completely forgotten about the banana leaves! Thank you
I have just finished reading. what home means to other members of our worldwide family. It was a fascinating journey.
Harinath’s “home” was very familiar, and reflected some of the festivities I experienced during my first 8 years in Malaysia. I had completely forgotten about the banana leaves!
Thank you all for allowing me to visit your homes. Also bumping into my friend Jon, that was unexpected!!
Thank you Ral for your magical skills in creating another wonderful edition.
Harinath is a bundle of joy. He really came all out and I appreciate it and your piece, the reflection of the house that’s my favorite. I just love it. It looks like a mirrored glass.♥️
Hello, Ral Joseph, how are you. Good to hear from you. Thanks
MAGNIFICENT AND BEAUTIFUL PICTURES ALONG WITH NICE QUOTES.
Thanks alot for the restack and the support. I'm so happy to have you here
Hello Tahir
These essays are beautiful, thank you! What a joy ... a sacred joy.
Meeting you is glorious 🥰
Thanks too Lee. I was off substack yesterday to rest a bit. I'm back now
Thank you for including me in this article. It was grounding to reflect on my home and think about the sounds and sights that make me feel comfortable
I appreciate you toofo sticking it out with us. Would love to have you anytime.
Hey Domenic. Anytime
This is wonderful. Every photo a gift, every word a joy. Thanks to all for sharing their home.
Community is all week here. And you're most welcome anytime with us
Hey Thomas.
Thanks for coming around to support us.
Thank you, your response means a lot,🙏
Congratulations Ral and every contributor! I thoroughly enjoyed each image, each word, as it helped me get to know each author even more. Absolutely wonderful! Thank you, Ral! You are amazing! ❤️🔥🔥
Thank sweetheart. We're all shining because we love and value one another. I hope the neee week's blooms for you Luna
♥️
This is a lovely edition! Kudos to Ral and all the authors for bringing together this rendition with diverse images representing what home means to them.
Thank You from my heart for your support. Means the world to me. I love you and what you do and I'm always waiting eagerly for each week
I am absolutely thrilled to hear that again! Thank you so much 🙏❤️❤️❤️
Hello Dr Priyanka ♥️
What a beautiful edition! I loved seeing all the photos and the ways home is experienced across continents. No matter where we live, the understanding of home — love, peace, and connection — is something we all share. Thank you so much, Ral, for including me!
Hi Janin, so good to read your words here.
Hi Lee, thank you, I was kindly invited by Ral and it was wonderful to participate in this issue of ORBIT. I’m drafting my article for the next issue.
It’s lovely to connect with you here as well 😊
Came back to read this ♥️♥️
Thanks to you too Janin, for being a part of this beautiful body of work. I hope to see you upper week with us. It's for paid members but I'm inviting you
Thank you very much, Ral! It’s so kind of you and I truly appreciate it. I’ll participate!
By the way, your last prompt about home truly touch me and I still think about it. I wrote what home means to me, but… there is a bit more to my story. I still remember the moment when for the first time ever I felt somewhere at home. I’ll share this as a note on my profile in the next few days. And one day I’ll share the full story here.
Thank you 🙏😊
That's the idea ♥️
Love the topic and the sentiment that went in to this edition!
I appreciate the support. And for showing up here for us. It's amazing
Hey Aline♥️
Ral, thank you for the privilege of inviting me to be a part of this heart-led journey! Through your work, I was able to step into other people’s homes, and it felt amazing. Once again, I realized that home is, and will always be, something that connects us all, reminding us that deep down, our hearts are rooted in the same love and belonging. Congratulations to all the wonderful authors -I’m truly grateful I found you!
My mom always says that were all from the same fathers in a way. We share, build and connect with one another in ways we can't imagine. That's the kind of Community were building here on Planet Ral Loriana.
I'd love to have you fully with us. Upper Saturday is our first Zine edition/second visual magazine. It's reserved for paid subscribers at $5 a month.
What do you think?
That’s beautiful what your mum says - she is a wise lady.
A walk in those homes was gracious my friend
Ral, this is absolutely amazing and inspiring. Congratulations to all the talented creatives. Proud of you all. Ral you are amazing 😊🥰🔥
thank you Saira. I learnt to keep it spicy from you 🥰🥰
My pleasure! You’ve definitely mastered the spice, Ral! 🌶️ I just add a sprinkle, it’s your words that light up Planet Ral every time. 🥰🥰
Love this! I see some new faces and some familiar ones too - Sue, Candy. Ral, your sister is beautiful. And Harinath, I miss eating off a fig leaf!
Wishing you and all these beautiful people a happy weekend.
Oh Neela..it feels wonderful to eat from Banana leaf...u need certain skill and order to eat from it...whole process is very scientific..which u already know...
I miss those days in Trinidad. When I visited recently I realized people do this less. It’s mostly done for weddings and prayer. When I was growing up and my grandma was still alive, we would eat from the leaf all the time.
Have a good week ahead Harinath.
I really should try eating over fig leave. I see it a lot and I’ve always dreamed of trying. We have a neighbor shoes Indian at home, so when I visit the house during Christmas, I might ask her to make something.
Yip...u shud definitely try...just ask for Banana leaf...not fig leaf...
💃🏿💃🏿💃🏿💃🏿💃🏿
Love this issue and I love getting to share the things that matter to me. Thank you Ral
Hey Glen
Yes ma’am?
looking forward to seeing you with us each week and thank you for choosing us
special thank you Glen
My dear family....over so many episodes...
I’ve come to know the life force (lifeblood) behind your writing:
your best, deepest memories (Memory House);
some discovered, some rediscovered in stillness (The Quiet Art); and
the things you let go of for good (Raw Pages).
We paid tribute to one another (Special Tributes). Now you’ve allowed me into your homes.
You’ve offered only your best so far.
I think I know you all better than many of ur family and friends....and you know me the same way.
We are family. Is that the correct definition?
For me, it is.
What about you?
Your home felt very familiar, some of the festivities you mentioned, I personally experienced when living in northern Malaysia. I had completely forgotten about the banana leaves! Thank you
Mark...u r well read...well travelled...come from rich experiences... I'm glad our paths crossed...
I told myself today I have to sit back down and go through all of our issues again take Everything all in see how far we’ve come
Love this
We’re all definitely family and we’re all happy to be here together during these amazing things
This is such a gorgeous way into "home." Thank you for your creative, inviting, evocative partnership, Ral!
My friend thank you thank you thank you for my heart always showing up here to support us every time
You do amazing work!
Part 2
I have just finished reading. what home means to other members of our worldwide family. It was a fascinating journey.
Harinath’s “home” was very familiar, and reflected some of the festivities I experienced during my first 8 years in Malaysia. I had completely forgotten about the banana leaves!
Thank you all for allowing me to visit your homes. Also bumping into my friend Jon, that was unexpected!!
Thank you Ral for your magical skills in creating another wonderful edition.
Love this ♥️
Thank you very much Mark for everything you do for being with us each time I value it and I respect it
Harinath is a bundle of joy. He really came all out and I appreciate it and your piece, the reflection of the house that’s my favorite. I just love it. It looks like a mirrored glass.♥️
Ral, thank you so much for inspiring all of us to dive deep into ourselves and bring out forgotten memories that used to be our life force.
You are a results...oriented therapist...keep doing what you are doing.
God bless you, and more power to you.
I love how much you take your time to read and appreciate everyone’s peace. That’s so beautiful of you Mark.