What does it mean to be at home? A simple sentiment, but one filled with rich metaphorical meaning Home is much more than a shelter which protects you against the elements More profound than a property that stores your possessions It is a refuge not only for the body, but for the spirit Home is where we feel a deep connection, an intense bond, to a sense of place It is where we are nourished by our relationships to our family, community and traditions It embodies our identity, and answers the questions of who we are, and what we live for Home carries the weight of responsibility, It ties us together in reciprocity Joins us in unity, as we act towards a higher purpose How different things would be if we were to cherish the earth as a home for all living beings? To put away our naïve fantasies, venturing to new planets, existing in virtual worlds For everything we need is right in front of us The earth is a gift, Life - a dance, a celebration in gratitude We sing in praise of its beauty and dance in service of the mystery
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This article was originally posted on my personal blog A Life of Virtue: Philosophy as a Way of Life – In Search of Inner Freedom