Then add to the your life’s novel by adventuring out, slowly at first if you need, or by making a big leap. From the surprising conversations you can have when connecting with acquaintances over a few drinks to seeing art in person. And sometimes, using home as a healing place is exactly what you need in your life at a given moment. Seeing the art I’ve collected over the years, a visual record of my evolving tastes. Invite folks over and write a small, simple story that way. Distance can make home seem even more wonderful
No one, certainly not me, is implying you should never do a little hibernating at home. (Image credits: Darlene and Brian’s Clean, Pure Lines; Rebecca Bond) I love drowning in my stacks of books. But as an introvert, my home can sometimes be more than just a retreat. Why move when you can scroll? Aided by the internet, and all the stories to soak up through a screen, I go from writing my own story to merely reading the stories of others. Home will be here when you get back. Share your tips on breaking a long homebody streak in the comments below. Comfort can be contagious
Then I’ll begin to not pick up around the apartment as much, because one sitting session turns into one unending one — why refold the throw blankets when you’re just gonna be using them again in a few minutes? The comfort of staying in and avoiding the inevitable uncomfortable-ness of real life — like saying something dumb or you know, being a vulnerable human — is just too powerful to resist sometimes. With colder temperatures on the way, I’m reminding myself that there are times for being a homebody, and there are times when venturing out is nice, too. If you’ve spent a lot energy on a home you love, you should spend as much time in it as you like appreciating it. A few nights of being a homebody for me can sometimes stretch into weeks, with the excuses for not going out given to friends getting more elaborate (and undoubtedly transparent). It’s my most favorite place in the whole world. But for me, getting a little space from my home (and Netflix) every now and then makes me appreciate it more. I love to walk into my home and see all the color and pattern I’ve stuffed into every corner.
