What can I say about being here, in this home? It is one of several "homes" we have had in the few months (defined as : one's place of residence); but in this place we are becoming more "at home" (relaxed and comfortable, at ease, in harmony with the surroundings and on familiar ground). I do not think that I expected to feel at home as quickly as I do. We have been here only a week and yet we are becoming comfortable and at ease.
Simple question is: why do we need our stuff all in one place and in familiar surroundings to be at home? Society doesn't seem to question the need for things; in fact Eric and I were watching an ad recently for a new vehicle which claimed that it would "feed the newest passion". At least they were honest about their marketing scheme. It goes against culture to not want an accumulation of things. My heart desires to not want things. To have been happy if all our house hold belongings had been lost and never delivered... Yet here I am sitting amongst our stuff "at home", and on the short term, pretty happy about it.
3 comments:
Mom says
Stuff is OK.
It's the heart that makes the home, not stuff. Stuff recalls memories, makes things convenient, etc. and are nice to have but aren't essential.
I agree with A. Sheilah. Glad to hear you are settling in to the new digs. Hope you had a good Anniversery and Christmas!
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