Daily Question, November 27 What are some of the places I have truly felt at home? 29 Reflections Share Click here to cancel reply.Please log in or Create a Profile to post a comment. Notify me when someone replies to my comment via e-mail. Malag7 months agoMalagAside from my actual home, which thankfully does feel like home, I get a home connection in retreat houses. And in more recent years I am more at home in myself. 5 Reply Soulful Wings7 months agoSoulful WingsHome is in some ways a dichotomous concept. On the one hand home is defined by our family construct — and this definition can change over our life time. On the other hand home is defined by being our true selves and being at home with that idea. I think both are important and the latter vital. 3 Reply Glenn Laundre7 months agoGlenn LaundreWherever I am with my family. Also in adoration chapel. In the forrest 4 Reply Michele7 months agoMicheleMy current home and when my family travels to Hills Creek State Park. 3 Reply Elaine7 months agoElaineIn my chair, on my yoga mat, on the floor practicing Essentrics, in a lake swimming, on my bike riding by the sea, in my condo with my beloved (and without him too), in my neighbourhood, in my city, in certain churches, certain cafes, with our gratefulness group. It is about familiarity and belonging – to self, to communities, to creation, and creator. 3 Reply JC-SF7 months agoJC-SFOn a windy beach or snowy mountain about to venture out on a board… 3 Reply Golden Pyramid7 months agoGolden PyramidIn our family home which has housed 4 generations and many more to come. Quiet, humble, full of love. 2 Reply Blossom7 months agoBlossomOur home here in Shoreline, nestled in the trees, ten minutes from a beach surrounded by mountain ranges with breath taking views. Feeling snug as a bug, lying in bed at night with the windows thrown open; listening to the chatter of racoons and the hoot of a Great Northern Owl. Yesterday I put amber lightbulbs in a couple of lamps, adding to the warm ambiance and quietly setting an intention. I have also felt at home sitting under a willow tree at my grandmother’s home. To this day I love to...Our home here in Shoreline, nestled in the trees, ten minutes from a beach surrounded by mountain ranges with breath taking views. Feeling snug as a bug, lying in bed at night with the windows thrown open; listening to the chatter of racoons and the hoot of a Great Northern Owl. Yesterday I put amber lightbulbs in a couple of lamps, adding to the warm ambiance and quietly setting an intention. I have also felt at home sitting under a willow tree at my grandmother’s home. To this day I love to sit and listen to the rustling of the leaves and the sounds of the outdoors around me. And always where my heart is. Read More5 Reply Mica7 months agoMicaIn the Eastern woods of the US. Walking on the beach by the Pacific Ocean one night, I was disappointed to be missing the Eastern woods. But I learned to love my night time walks on the beach by the Pacific Ocean. 3 Reply Linda7 months agoLindaI feel at home in the desert. Funny I ended up in the rainy Pacific Northwest! 3 Reply Mica7 months agoMicaMay you learn to feel at home there, too, dear Linda – 2 Reply Lauryn7 months agoLaurynThe campsite I used to book a few times each summer in Southern Vermont…it overlooked a small reservoir. But really, wherever my cats are is home. I have a tendency to want to move somewhere new every few years…. So nowhere has ever really felt like home. Right now I’m saving up to buy a house in a few years….maybe that will change my perspective on this … 3 Reply Antoinette7 months agoAntoinetteI’m at home in the water ! 3 Reply JayJacks7 months agoJayJacksSpecifically in the mountains is where I tend to feel most at home. I recall being several hours into a hike at the Tetons and finding a pause in conversation in which I looked up and was fully aware of where I was. The sound of water flowing gently down a creek bed and the soft breeze blowing wildflowers as the sun sat high in the sky and pressed up against these larger than life mountains with big puffy white clouds drifting slowly and without purpose. I remember sitting down on the bridge tha...Specifically in the mountains is where I tend to feel most at home. I recall being several hours into a hike at the Tetons and finding a pause in conversation in which I looked up and was fully aware of where I was. The sound of water flowing gently down a creek bed and the soft breeze blowing wildflowers as the sun sat high in the sky and pressed up against these larger than life mountains with big puffy white clouds drifting slowly and without purpose. I remember sitting down on the bridge that crossed the creek and just being fully present in that moment. There was an overwhelming sense of emotion and when I’m feeling particularly stressed this is the home that I return to. It’s amazing the feeling the feeling nature invokes in my spirit. And how interesting that these mountains which do not move manage to move me to my core. Read More9 Reply Mica7 months agoMicaThe Tetons are quite wonderful, aren’t they, JayJacks! 2 Reply Jenn7 months agoJennBeing outside is the only time I feel safe and that I belong in the world. I especially love the mountains. 7 Reply Pilgrim7 months agoPilgrimWhen I was younger, I always felt at home in any school that had a band or orchestra that I could join. The last employment I had, as director of a retreat house, felt like home to me. Through the years, step by step, I made my way to the work that felt exactly right. And of course, anyplace my family is, anyplace there are bodies of water nearby and birds in the trees, and that just has that feeling of “I’m home.” 4 Reply Nelson7 months agoNelsonNew Orleans, San Diego, Toronto, and Barcelona. I can’t wait to visit those cities again. 5 Reply DeVonna7 months agoDeVonnaFlorida. From the start. I grew up and lived in Los Angeles until I was a 19 yr old newlywed, then I moved to Michigan. We lived in Michigan for 35 yrs, I raised my children there, owned two homes, worked and volunteered in my community and always felt like an outsider. Midwesterners are a very clanish folk. They live near their extended family and continue the friendships they forged in Kindergarten, and while friendly and kind, they are not interested in including "outsiders" into their group....Florida. From the start. I grew up and lived in Los Angeles until I was a 19 yr old newlywed, then I moved to Michigan. We lived in Michigan for 35 yrs, I raised my children there, owned two homes, worked and volunteered in my community and always felt like an outsider. Midwesterners are a very clanish folk. They live near their extended family and continue the friendships they forged in Kindergarten, and while friendly and kind, they are not interested in including “outsiders” into their group. I had lived there 20+ yrs before I made a friend who had also moved to the area from somwhere else. In Florida, everyone has moved here from somewhere else and is looking to connect. The palm trees, the sunshine, the warm weather and people all remind me of southern California. I am home. Read More6 Reply Pilgrim7 months agoPilgrimSince I live in Michigan, I have to say that I’ve lived in the state for most of my life. I have not had the experience that you talk about in your post. I have found people here to be friendly and willing to step up to others’ needs. I also lived in Florida for a bit with my family when I was in middle school. The culture of Florida felt very different, but still very friendly and welcoming. Just to say, where we live and who we encounter isn’t necessarily summed up in such broad strokes. 7 Reply Patricia7 months agoPatriciaRight here, in my home in the woods with a man who loves me (and I love him!) and our little dog – 6 Reply devy7 months agodevyWhere I live right now. I grew up in a small town where everyone knew each other. I always thought that I would never be a city person. After living in a suburban environment, I must admit that I really enjoy living here. A national park is only 20 minutes away for me to enjoy nature, bike and walking past paths are a plenty and yet at the same time there are so many different cultural things that a small town does not often offer. I could never move back to my hometown. Visiting is nice but tha...Where I live right now. I grew up in a small town where everyone knew each other. I always thought that I would never be a city person. After living in a suburban environment, I must admit that I really enjoy living here. A national park is only 20 minutes away for me to enjoy nature, bike and walking past paths are a plenty and yet at the same time there are so many different cultural things that a small town does not often offer. I could never move back to my hometown. Visiting is nice but that’s it, Read More5 Reply EJP7 months agoEJPHome is where the heart is and I truly feel at home anywhere when my heart is full and I am surrounded by my family. 7 Reply 1 2 Next » My Private Gratitude Journal Write an entry in your private gratefulness journal Get Started This site is brought to you by A Network for Grateful Living, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. All donations are fully tax deductible in the U.S.A. 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