What does “Home” mean to you? A few years ago, I found myself temporarily without a home. This had me question what it was that so deeply made me feel homeless. This feeling radiated out from my heart and into my gut. And it connected to my feelings of love, safety and belonging in the world as represented by my security in belonging in a relationship, family and the family home. This security was shattered and it forever altered how I view the concept of home and my sense of “homefullness.”
Today I live in a place of joy and love, a home I’ve created and reside wholly and fully in. Both my physical and emotional homes support my life in totally harmonious and satisfying ways. And I’ve come to realize that I was never homeless, but rather, displaced, and forced to find my right home–the one that resides within me–my home sweet home.
What is your sense of home? How does your home support who you are?