Our family life in the tropics. Lots of music, art, gardening, cooking, traveling, ponderings, and joy. Creating memories, traditions
and hopefully some humor. Trying to give back as well.

April 12, 2011

corner view~home

After several moves and subsequent years of reflection about the meaning and feeling and experience of what is home, I have come to this conclusion.

External home is not just a place, but also the people inside.  Those relationships and the memories we make.  The feeling of comfort and relaxation inside a dwelling.  Sharing meals, holidays, struggles, growth, laughter and tears.  Home is the love of family.

And being at home within oneself is perhaps the greatest task of all.  Somewhere in the silence of it all, I am home, no matter what the external circumstances.  A lofty goal, yes.  But I have had glimpses. 

18 comments:

anna said...

Looks like a beautiful place for the eye ánd the heart.

Francesca said...

So well written, Theresa. I agree with all of it.

l i s e said...

very nice thougths and very nice photos
happy day at home ?

Leslie said...

yes, the love of family, and being at home with oneself. i couldn't agree more. and i love the photo of your lovely room, with all the musical instruments...

Don said...

True...to be home wherever you.

Joyce said...

Beautifully said my friend! Also, a beautiful home. xo

Redeker said...

This is your house??? Very nice!!!!!

KathyA said...

I do believe you're on to something!

tanïa said...

A dreamlike home! It's complete when filled with beloved people!

Menthe Blanche said...

Agree with you, you have a beautiful home.

likeschocolate said...

The being at home with oneself is the hardest. It is so hard not to listen to all the outside noise.

Valerie said...

exactly !
and that's what the quote i choose for this them is all about !
thank you for sharing these photos, your front door & stairs are really grand !

robida said...

yes, it is hard to be at home within ourselves, i guess much harder than feeling at home around other people.

Unknown said...

Lovely words.

;) said...

A dreamy house for nice people ;)

flowtops said...

You have a lovely home (both IRL and within yourself).

nadine paduart said...

so true.
heaven and a half when achieved...
n♥

shayndel said...

The best of all--at home both inside and out, lovely gracious home!!