Querencia (A Place we Call Home)

By Ni-etso Timungpi

Once there lived a young girl named Elle in a remote village  that was nestlled with lush valley and surrounded with serene beauty. But what made the village truly special was a hidden secret that was passed down from generations- a place called ‘Querencia’.

Querencia is said to be a place where one could find their truest self and connect with the heart of natural world, a place where we belong and we can called it home .Many villagers spoke about its existence but was unexplored by many . As from the young age Elle was a curious and adventurous soul , she had heard the tales of Querencia from her grandmother , who had visited the place in her youth tell her about the stories of its beauty and the sense of profound peace it bestowed upon those who reached it.

She decided to go in search of it . Filled with hope she start her journey deep in the woods ,guided only by stories of her grandmother. She encountered towering trees ,crystal clear streams and a  symphony of bird chirping .it  was journey of self discovery and the solitude of the forest allowed her to reflect on her life and dreams. After weeks of wandering she came across a place where hidden glen bathed  in the soft light of setting sun .there she approached the oak tree with reverence ,feeling a proud sense of peace showered on her.

                                                                                                                                     Elle heart skipped for a while ,for she knew she had found  Querencia. As she sat among the flowers ,her thought seems to blend with everything .she felt connected to the very heart of the forest and understood the wisdom of nature. She felt more alive and at peace as if she had discovered her purpose and part of herself she never known existed .

With heart full of gratitude she decided to head back home again  carrying with her the wisdom and tranquillity she had found in Querencia. She shared  her story with the villagers, inspiring them to seek their own path of self discovery.

Elle the young adventurer who had unlocked the secrets of Querencia became a beloved story teller where she tells about the place and its connection between humanity and natural world. Passing down the tale of Querencia through generations reminding them the importance of finding their own inner sanctuary in the heart of nature .

By Ni-etso Timungpi