Home is a symbol that stretches in many directions.
“Home is where the heart is.” “Home sweet home.” “There’s no place like home.” “You can’t go home again.”
But more than that, it’s a physical location that captures the intangible aspects of our lives, and in a very concrete way – often without our realizing the representation.
Some people say that, in your dreams, the home is a symbol for your body. So when you feel sick, tired, or stressed, those emotions come through; for example, a house full of ants means you’re under too much pressure.
I’ve heard about these dream insights; maybe they’re true, maybe not.
What I can say for sure is this: in my actual house – the one I clean every spring and shovel around every winter – the life I’m experiencing is definitely represented.
My home reflects what’s important – like family, relaxation and a passion for work, but it also reflects my health. When it’s messy, I feel tired. When it’s clean, I feel awake. For me, as soon as I become run down, so does my house.
That’s why it’s vital to keep a clean house. Sure, things can’t always be spotless, but you’ll be amazed at what a difference a quick tidying up can accomplish. Your mood will sky rocket, clouds will part, the sun will shine . . . well, there may not be such a change in weather, but a load does lift from your shoulders.
Here is a good website produced by Bissell: http://www.bissellshealthyhome.com/home.php Bissell occasionally promotes their vacuum and cleaning products, but mostly it’s a fun way to be reminded about which parts of the home need weekly or biweekly attention.
How do you feel your home represents you? Does it represent your mind, your body, or both? Are there things you’d like to change in your home to reflect the changes in your life?
We’d love to hear your comments. Please do share.
Till next time!
Dr Marcelle
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My home is small and modest, but the layout flows well and it makes good use of the space it has. It has a wonderful energy which was why I bought it.
My home reflects my values. I am particularly interested in the structure of things and how they work. I like to build on a solid foundation.
Over the years, it has been renovated to a standard that’s much higher that when I first bought it. With the flaws I found when doing these renovations, I wonder how my house passed its inspection when it was first built. Did you know that a half-eaten sandwich in a zip-lock bag and a half-drunk can of Coke found within a wall can remain quite fresh three years after the original lunch time?
I just finished insulating and installing drywall in my garage and I can’t wait for the spring when I get to tape, finish and paint the walls. With its newly painted floor and storage racks, the garage is going to look and feel quite organized.
My small garden is my oasis. Right after the ice-storm of 1998, I planted a red maple tree out back which I named Ed which has grown tall and strong providing me with cool shade and rustling leaves in the summer, colour in the fall, and a place for the squirrels to eat their peanuts in the winter. I named my crimson king maple tree out front, Fiona. This tree has a soft, graceful presence, provides shade and privacy in the summer, with leaves that make a different sound than the maple out back. My plants are hardy, low maintenance and provide colour and texture throughout the growing season.
I would say that my home and garden reflect my personality – a good foundation, modest, an opportunity to learn new skills, to relax, to be creative and imaginative, and to enjoy nature.
I really like how you have put your touch on your home and yard. Sounds very “homey” or warm.
One thing we did was read up on feng shui and Marcelle organized our rooms with this in mind. Also the back yard was done in this manner, making it an incredible oasis from the world.
Hi, a few of the things I have been doing a bit differently in the last few years, that have made my home more pleasant are; changing the furnace filter every two months or so in the winter especially as the house is closed so much more, (plus we have a beautiful sheddy dog), also I have been cleaning with a vinegar and baking soda solution and now find I don’t mind cleaning as I don’t get headaches from the fumes. Also, I find that cleaning the windows, while not that much fun to do, gives me a lift when I look out of them.
That is great advice Darcy. We had a Golden Receiver and she was the “best dog ever”, but when we got rid or our carpets and put in hardwood floors, the hair we found was unbelievable. The rugs seemed to trap or absorb all the dog hair and dander. we thought we had a clean house before, but wow! A clean house is a healthy house.
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