You don’t need to be an expert. You don’t need a fancy altar. Grab a small shelf or a corner of a table. Put down a cloth. Place a photo. Add a glass of water. That is already an ofrenda.
Add a small treat. A candy bar. An orange. A tiny cup of coffee. Then just sit with it for a minute. You don’t have to pray. Just think about that person. Remember their voice. Laugh if a funny memory pops up.
The best part? You are doing something ancient and powerful. You are telling death, “You do not have the final word. Love does.” And honestly, in a world full of complicated stuff, that’s a pretty simple, warm, and wonderful thing to do for someone you miss.
