If you've ever traveled for any length of time, be it domestically or abroad, you've probably felt that sigh of relief as you returned home and walked through the front door. As much as we like to go to new places and see new things, there's always that part of us that's ready to go home after a while. That's a good thing.
Home is the place we feel most safe and secure. We are familiar with the neighborhood, hopefully with the neighbors too, and there's a sense of "I belong here" as you drive up the street. You see the kids playing ball in the yard, the older couple taking their daily walk, and the guy on the corner out with his dog. You take it all in and everything's right with the world.
Inside your home is peace ,safety, and comfort. You are familiar with the decor, the furniture, the layout. You know the house so well you can easily walk through it in the dark. Your family is there too, and that makes home the best place to be. On a stormy summer night when the power is out, you gather with candles and board games, every now and again a flash of lighting illuminating the room. Winter nights bring everyone together, snuggled up under the blanket and sipping hot cocoa. And of course, the holidays are always special.
Home is a place of memories. It's a place of support, help, camaraderie, and joy. Home is where we develop our closest relationships and renew the ones that have slipped through the years. And although no home is perfect, it's still the best place on earth. Wouldn't you agree?
