The path to Tranquility (spring)
45. Building a true home
Everyone has a dream in their heart, whether it is career success, traveling around the world, or a simple family life, we always yearn for that spiritual home. However, whenever we pursue external goals, the "home" that truly makes people feel safe and happy is often forgotten. The concept of "home" is not only a house, but also the sustenance of emotions and consciousness. With such a home, we can truly belong to the present.
We may have lived in many houses, but not all of them can be called "home". Without a spiritual connection, all houses are merely abodes for the body. What truly makes us feel "home" is often the moment of spiritual resonance. A cup of hot tea, a deep communication, or a happy laugh can make a house a harbor for the soul.
It can be seen that to build a real home, we first need to build our souls. We should take the initiative to explore our body and mind and understand our real needs. In this process, we can understand our inner selves through art, writing and other creative methods, and outline the blueprint of our ideal home.
For example, we may need silence to stimulate creativity or exercise to relieve stress. Clarifying these needs can help us choose a living space that suits us and create a feeling of "home". We are not only looking for a place to stay, but also a place for our souls to settle permanently.
Material and psychological comfort, a warm atmosphere, and people with similar values are all essential elements of a real home. In fact, the real foundation of this home is consciousness. Only with a higher consciousness can we know how to build this home and make it our true belonging.
Building a true home is the great undertaking of our soul. Other external or internal undertakings are laying the foundation for achieving this goal. Our inner undertaking determines our choices and abilities regarding our outer undertaking. Therefore, we must first develop our inner undertaking, transform knowledge into consciousness, and learn how to build a true home with love.
Learning to love means that we understand our own and others’ real needs and are willing to give. We will do our best to build and maintain a common soul home, overcome difficulties and share results. Love also enables us to work closely with others and more easily achieve success in our external careers.
This also means we need to find people who truly love each other. Without such people, we lack a mirror to see our own hearts clearly, and we cannot begin to build a real home. We will continue to search and ignore our own hearts and the things around us. However, the real home is made up of our perception of things.
With a partner who can help each other and share the results, our souls can find a place to settle. This way, we can appreciate local life and environment no matter where our bodies stop. We don't need a lot, as long as we work together to build it, a real home will appear. In such a home, we naturally feel joy and peace and realize that this is an eternal home.
44. Get rid of the desire for excellence
46. Love is a powerful influence
