How we live is a choice we make

"A man travels the world over in search of what he needs and returns home to find it." -George Moore

I find this quote to be really moving for a couple reasons. Sure, it's comforting to think about home as the place where we find happiness. But the reality is that we create that happiness for ourselves through the home. I don't think the home includes only the furniture and belongings we accumulate throughout our lives. It obviously includes the other people who live there, that we care about. But how we choose to present ourselves through our home, and ultimately how we live our lives through our home is very important. It's not just about things, it's about living consciously. That could mean creating space that functions more harmoniously for your children, or living green. All of these are choices we make.

I think what George is trying to say here is that we go looking for the answers everywhere else, and we have to find them within ourselves.

So what am I talking about, pray tell? I'm talking about finding solutions for your home and life that will allow you to find sanctuary in your own space. Sure, that could mean I'm going to give you the low-down on lighting options for your home. Or the best tips for cleaning marble floors. But I'm also going to talk about how you can strengthen family bonds through a family game night or give you recipes that help you to live life a bit healthier. Your home is your life, and you cant just focus on one aspect of it. You have to look at the big picture.

I hope to shed some insight, and I hope your journey to conscious living is an enjoyable one :)