Homes as a sanctuary

“You will teach them to fly, but they will not fly your flight.

You will teach them to dream, but they will not dream your dream.

You will teach them to live, but they will not live your life.

Nevertheless, in every flight, in every life, in every dream,

the print of the way you taught will always remain.” Mother Theresa

The memories in these walls…and we have only lived here 4 years in August.

The tears, the laughter, the love, the echoes of newborn cries, the echoes of loved ones passed. The memories these walls hold, and the memories yet to be created here.

Our homes say an awful lot about who we are, the books we have on our shelves, the pictures we have on our walls, the care we take in our environment. We place an awful lot of emphasis on that today in a world which is so driven by image …But more important than that, what of the soul of the home, the home that feels welcoming because of its loving and gracious hosts, the home that feel open to debate, to question, to learning, for its inhabitants that want to learn, want to make the world a better place and a chat around the table is valued and encouraged. The home that ‘fails’ to be worthy of a show-home because it’s busy being worthy of the play of a three year old. The home that takes joy in LIVING What of this home?

Our homes are rich tapestries of us as people, Mother Theresa talked often about making your home a space loved so much your children don’t want to leave. She said that young people when at home could keep out of trouble and remain free from ‘sin’ and I’ve reflected on that idea thinking about my own childhood.

Whilst my peers went out drinking at a younger age and sitting in parks, I didn’t want to, I was happy with my hot chocolate and whipped cream my mum made me watching soaps. When my friends went out on NYE parties, I much rather would stay at home and see my family.

This is the home I am curating and creating , our sanctuary. My children will grow and live their own life, take their own journey but their memories in this space will last a lifetime ♥️