Karmic patterns and past-life soulmates reunite in the present — I asked which version of the song this was. “The movie edition,” she answered. Those were always higher. “That one’s harder for me — the pronunciation is less like mine.” I smiled a little. “The cover, she’s from the same place as I am. …

Karmic patterns and past-life soulmates reunite in the present over singing lessons — “I have one of your songs,” she announced. Her blond ponytail was darker than the photos. Ainsley took a tablet and sat down at the bench. “Why do you want to sing in foreign languages?” There was so much I could say here. Because I can express myself better. Because…

Karmic patterns and past-life soulmates reunite in the present over singing lessons — “Ainsley,” I called, seeing her walk past. She came to a halt in front of me. I said my name. She raised a hand to shake. I frantically moved my shopping bags to the other. Our palms met. “So, tell me about you,” Ainsley instructed. I found the air different…

Karmic patterns and past-life soulmates reunite in the present over singing lessons — I worried about singing in front of her, that it would not be feasible given my tight muscles. I had specified that I wanted to sing high notes, and now I questioned whether it would be physically possible. At times, I would hold back from an argument or direct expression…

Karmic patterns and past-life soulmates reunite in the present over singing lessons — Ainsley said my name. “Am I speaking with her?” “Yes, is this the music teacher?” I interrupted when she started to speak, “So, I was trying to confirm today’s lesson.” I couldn’t quite hear the response. “Have I got the right number for you? Because I didn’t get a reply.” …

Karmic patterns and past-life soulmates reunite over singing lessons in the present — Before the lesson, I found myself checking electronically, to see that she had not confirmed the time. With growing unease, I sent an email, a text, and finally a voicemail when the phone went unanswered. She replied to none. I wondered if she had forgotten, changed her mind, or been…

Soulmates from past lives reunite in the present over singing lessons — I met her at the beginning of the end. My time in the country was winding down, and I wanted to explore all options before leaving; I had danced, and so I wanted to sing. My dream was to play the piano and sing simultaneously in an effortless concert —…

Soulmates from past lives reunite in the present over singing lessons — I was eager to begin, given the approaching time constraint of travel and holiday, that I had been skirting around: I was to return home, to see my grandmother’s estate, now that she was no longer there. There were fond memories and many, many precious moments held within that space…