The Road is Home – Midlife Creative

What is ”Home?”

Is it a place? A house? A feeling?

My favorite spot in our last home and in my childhood home is looking out the window, especially when it’s raining or snowing.

As we have moved from our house of 10 years to the carriage house we are renting, I’ve pondered these questions of ”What is home?” What I’ve come to realize is that for me, home revolves more around feeling than place.

I associate home with relaxation, being able to kick my shoes off, say what I’m thinking, and be myself. It’s a place I don’t need to pretend to be anyone but me.

Home feels warm and inviting. It’s a place to rest after a busy day. Home can be a gathering place, but it can also be a place to be alone. It is where I sleep, recharge, and find shelter.

Can I find home on this 6 month roadtrip where our home will change from month to month, and sometimes even from day to day? A few wise friends have suggested having certain things that don’t change like taking a morning walk each day, writing in a journal, an evening reading/prayer time as a family, and set times each week to check in with loved ones.

For those who have moved a lot or travel for work, how do you find ”Home on the road?”

What makes a place feel like ”Home” for you?