I love how you describe feeling more at home in your own skin, both physically and also spiritually. Having a sense of myself has made me feel more at home as well. I also love a cozy chair or corner of a couch to curl up in!
So eloquent and thought provoking . You have a gift for writing, and we are so lucky to receive your gift. Home to me means feeling comfortable, physically and mentally.
Ali, I want to take a moment to share how deeply I connected with your narrative. It truly resonates with my own thoughts and feelings, capturing the essence of my experiences in such a meaningful way. I appreciate your unwavering commitment to honesty and authenticity. It really touched my heart. 🥰💘
Oh Isiah.... this means so much coming from such an eloquent writer and wonderful human that you are! Thank you again for reading and all of your encouragement!
This has been a central question for me lately. Coming more at home to myself is one. Finding where we want to live that feels right is another.
Interesting in the home you grew up in. My dad still lives there. However after my Mom died it feels like a house I grew up in but not that warm feeling of home.
For years, I felt like my heart was pulled into two places; Colorado - for its wide open spaces and feeling of independence, and Vermont - for where my mom and close family were all located. At the same time, I didn’t feel solidly at home in either place. I dreamt of living in so many different places and being so many versions of myself and always felt like I was missing out on something. It wasn’t until I came home, experienced vulnerability in community, and started accepting my flawed self, did I finally start to feel a sense of being “home”. I think my aging has also played a role in this. I am a bit of a lagger in this game of life, but I accept that about myself too😆
Per the usual, you brought me down another pathway of reflection with your beautiful writing. 💛
I love how you describe feeling more at home in your own skin, both physically and also spiritually. Having a sense of myself has made me feel more at home as well. I also love a cozy chair or corner of a couch to curl up in!
So eloquent and thought provoking . You have a gift for writing, and we are so lucky to receive your gift. Home to me means feeling comfortable, physically and mentally.
Thank you so much Beth for your kind words and sharing what home means for you!
Ali, I want to take a moment to share how deeply I connected with your narrative. It truly resonates with my own thoughts and feelings, capturing the essence of my experiences in such a meaningful way. I appreciate your unwavering commitment to honesty and authenticity. It really touched my heart. 🥰💘
Oh Isiah.... this means so much coming from such an eloquent writer and wonderful human that you are! Thank you again for reading and all of your encouragement!
This has been a central question for me lately. Coming more at home to myself is one. Finding where we want to live that feels right is another.
Interesting in the home you grew up in. My dad still lives there. However after my Mom died it feels like a house I grew up in but not that warm feeling of home.
For years, I felt like my heart was pulled into two places; Colorado - for its wide open spaces and feeling of independence, and Vermont - for where my mom and close family were all located. At the same time, I didn’t feel solidly at home in either place. I dreamt of living in so many different places and being so many versions of myself and always felt like I was missing out on something. It wasn’t until I came home, experienced vulnerability in community, and started accepting my flawed self, did I finally start to feel a sense of being “home”. I think my aging has also played a role in this. I am a bit of a lagger in this game of life, but I accept that about myself too😆
Per the usual, you brought me down another pathway of reflection with your beautiful writing. 💛
This is beautiful Katie! And so are you.... love that my writing causes you to reflect and share such lovely personal parts of yourself! Thank you!