Home for the Holidays

As I was checking in at the airport today for my Christmas trip to my parent's place the Airline employee asked me if I was heading home. My response was; "I'm heading to my parent's place for Christmas".

Where is home? I began to wonder...

If you believe the saying; "Home is where the heart is", but that doesn't help me much. My heart tugs me in different directions for different reasons.

Direction 1:
Where I currently live, I have a lot of really good friends and, a few months ago when I was thinking of moving to Victoria, BC, my heart said "stay where your friends are". I have some awesome friends who care a great deal about me and who have proven that they will be there for me when things get tough. My heart knows the importance of having friends like that in my life.

Direction 2:
About seven years ago I lived in Victoria, BC and I loved living there. The ocean at my doorstep and the mountains just beyond, the temperate climate and the natural beauty made living there almost idyllic. The weather made it possible to run and cycle outside year-round allowing me to be active and healthy. The heart knows the importance of feeling alive!

Direction 3:
Finally, the one place my heart always calls me back to is my parent's place, especially at Christmas time. I have never lived at the address my parent's now abide at. I actually haven't lived in the same city (technically) as they have since I was 17; but I have been very close to my mother for almost as long as I have been out on my own (if not longer). I have a wonderful relationship with my mum, I would consider her among my closest friends and I have, for many years, felt very fortunate to have her as my mum. Both my parents are very loving and would be willing to do just about anything for their kids. My heart knows the importance of family.

So you see, I'm not sure where my "home" is; if it were up to my heart, it would create a world where it would be possible for my friends, family and ideal location could coincide. Until my heart figures out how to make it possible. I will endeavour to have my home be where ever and when ever I am in the presence of those that I love and that love me.

Where ever you are this Holiday season - I hope you are Home for the holidays.