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“If you’re brave enough to leave behind everything familiar and comforting”
“And set out on a truth-seeking journey”
“If you are truly willing to regard everything that happens to you on that journey as a clue…”
“If you accept everyone you meet along the way as a teacher”
“And if you are prepared, most of all, to forgive some very difficult realities about yourself…”
This one is a biggie, boys and girls because if anyone has had a mirror held up to their face more times than she can count, it’s this Princess right here. I’ve had to face a lot of very unpleasant things about myself along the way, and while I’m often able to easily extend forgiveness to others, I have a rather difficult time extending it to myself because let’s be honest: looking at our flaws, really, truly looking at them, can be an excruciatingly painful process. I’m proud of the personal growth that I’ve attained in this area because forgiving myself is just on the edge of becoming the norm for me, even if I do still have to work extremely hard at it.
“Then the truth will not be withheld from you”
My journey initially began internally back in 2010.
Transitions are hard, even ones that may not be permanent.
“You can’t be homesick if you are at home there…just saying”—hmmm.
For now, this is home.


Obviously thereare wide differences between a structure and a home. You might have a good looking structure but might really not be a home for you. When nothing makes you feel at home that structureisn’t really a home. I’d hope you’ll enjoy your new home to the fullest. Cheers!
“Thank you so much, Betty!”
Home isn’t a structure but a feeling. The feeling to be accepted. Its is easy to feel at home than in any other place.
I’m feeling more and more at home in North Carolina everyday! Thanks for stopping by Emma!
“I always said that home isn’t a place but a feeling. The feeling of being accepted for who you are and a place where you can just be yourself no matter what. If you don’t have that in your home, it isn’t a home… It is just a house. Really liked reading this.”
“True, home is not really a structure but feelings and memories that a place gives someone, though transition can be hard, it times depends on the circumstances of the new environment, its easier to feel at home in some environment than others.
“Agreed, Rachael!”
“#justdoitscared! Great hashtag. PS… You can stay in the house if you’ll cover the mortgage :P.
“Ha! You know if it is in my price range, I so would! Your home has been such a refuge for me, Kimberly, and I thank you from the bottom of my heart. It was kismet for us to become friends!”
“So good! Yes, home is those warm fuzzies and memories of grandmother’s who made us feel loved and “”home””. Transitions take a long time, and I’m starting to realize they don’t really end. I’ll never be “”settled”” because that would imply no further progress. What a grand adventure you and I (and many others!) are on right now! I always go back to a little gem I found and posted some time ago–“”I’m between no longer and not yet.”” And it took me a while to get comfortable with being in that place. And being alone leads to all kinds of good discoveries. I’m content. I’m not done. I don’t know what is yet to come. And I’m comfortable with all that. Wishing you love and hugs and star sparkles wherever you look!
holding each other’s hands is what it’s all about my dear! I said it before and will say it again–you are one of my poster children for success on so many levels. Keep it up! I can’t wait to see what’s next for you! (and me 🙂