I crossed paths with Khadija late 2015. Her energy left a great impact on me, I am saddened to hear she is no longer with us. Her art, wise words, beauty and kind spirit have left an impact on many. Wishing everyone who was close to Khadija including family and friends all the best.

Excerpts from ‘On Death’ by Khalil Gibran from Mrs. Zlatar's letter to the class of 2012

You would know the secret of death…

For what is it to die but to stand naked in the wind and to melt into the sun?

And what is it to cease breathing, but to free the breath from its restless tides, that it may rise and expand and seek God unencumbered?

Only when you drink from the river of silence shall you indeed sing.

And when you have reached the mountain top, then you shall begin to climb.

And when the earth shall claim your limbs, then shall you truly dance.