The evolution of man seemed to always include some type of dwelling. We went from living in a cave to possibly pitching a tent on a distant planet. Man (and woman) needs a place to call home. "Home is where
heart is" is a very familiar saying but there is more truth to these words than meets
ear.
Your home can be a simple efficiency apartment or a royal castle - and many stops in between. It is not
structure of
place - it is what you make it.
It should symbolize protection, security and comfort. The feeling should be one of love and tranquility and always
feeling of happiness.
Decorations can be elaborate and expensive or simple and home-made. A favorite chair, a well-loved and well-read book, and warm slippers - coming in with muscles tired by a full day - leaving once again refreshed and renewed.
If you live where cold and snow are a part of
winter season, then you know
thrill of approaching your home and seeing
cheery light from
windows displaying endearing patterns on
pure white snow. Your hands and feet are numb and your cheeks are as rosy as that rose you held in your hand in
summer.
You open
door, and
scent of dinner cooking in
kitchen meets you, or is it just
memory of a campfire during
warm season with toasted marshmallows, broiled bacon, spicy hot dogs, and that inevitable cup fo campfire coffee.
You rush into
door and you are once again in an atmosphere you have created that welcomes you each and every time no matter
course of
day. Your hands and feet begin to tingle as
warmth rushes through your body and your ears and cheeks glow as blood returns and circulates. There is a sense of ease - whether you kick off your shoes or peel winter wear. You are tired, but happy; cold, but at peace, and you have an appetite that can be fixed with a seven-course meal or a grilled cheese sandwich. Humans are home-loving creations and your home reflects you - there are your favorite things that can be seen, touched and held if you feel
need.