7 Satisfying Highs for a Hopelessly Happy Homebody is an ode to those who find their comfort and solace from all things home! Traveling, wandering, exploring, and adventuring beyond home is wonderful. But when you let yourself off the hook for being more of a solitude butterfly than a social one because there’s no place like home…you can perhaps live in a way that is satisfying for how you’re naturally wired.
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Let’s revisit this post from a year ago, and I’ll share a personal update at the end.
7 Satisfying Highs for a Hopelessly Happy Homebody
Pssst. A bit of housekeeping! Sorry for any hiccups with clicking on my stenciled wall post – there was a widespread problem in the cloud (if you have no idea what I’m talking about and immediately thought of a cotton candy sky, I think I love you!) which had nothing to do with anything on my end.
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Happy Homebody High No. 1: Pajamas
Could I have a future in over 50 pajama modeling? I can dig it and would be willing to work on my abs if you’re listening, J. Crew, mattress people, and sleep brands.
Homebody High No. 2: Simple Pleasures
Relaxing outdoors and bird watching…
Seeing the seasons change…
Feeling warm and cozy when it’s cold outside…
And eating in, not out!
Happy Homebody High No. 3: No FOMO
Confession: I frequently feel more lonely in a large group of people than by myself at home. Maybe it’s just my age, but I rarely experience FOMO.
Homebody High No. 4: Creative Junction
Home is where this homebody feels creative…it’s where my books, paints, and piano live.
Happy Homebody High No. 5: Strength & Energy Rejuvenation
I have family members who come alive in crowds and draw energy from social engagements. However, this homebody re-energizes at home.
Homebody High No. 6: Quiet reflection
What feeds my soul is a measure of solitude, stillness, and quiet – and these things feel more nurturing and natural at home than in the hustle-bustle of life beyond it.
Happy Homebody High No. 7: Comfy Bed
Sipping tea or your favorite poison in a comfy bed is definitely hard to beat and homebody heaven.
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Please Pray for Us
My heart is heavy laden with grief and fear. A member of our family with the virus passed away on Friday at the same time our son was admitted into ICU. We all loved this healthy, strong, vibrant woman so much. She immigrated from Italy in the 1970’s and was undoubtedly the best chef on the planet. She loved her citrus trees, taught me all sorts of things and shared her cooking secrets. It was devastating enough to know she could not be comforted by family at the hospital. But that she had to die alone? The only thing helping me get calm is the hope that Christ in her, absorbed the pain and suffering. Please pray for our grieving family.
Our son is critically ill at the hospital. He has a serious life threatening syndrome, not the virus. We’re thankful he was transferred out of ICU, but his journey to better health will take months. We nearly lost him at home on Friday after a week of decline and multiple trips to the ER. Please keep praying for his platelet count, kidney function, and spirits to rise. He has suffered intense pain for 9 days, and we are praying for relief and rapid improvement so he can home in a week or so.
PLEASE DONATE PLASMA, FRIENDS. Our son is only alive because others have given what he requires. If ever I meet the weight requirement of 110 pounds, I will give joyfully.
I am hoping to have a GI diagnosis soon and will keep you posted. We are trusting even though we cannot see.
Wishes From a Heartful Homebody
I wish you:
the blessing of beautiful living in the shelter you call home,
sweetness, this very moment, to counter any bitterness within your being,
heartfulness to soften the beautiful edges of your soul,
loving kindness, lavishly overflowing from hidden wholeness within and…
Peace to you right where you are.
-michele
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Just wondering if you know why there are pop up ads on your feed that you can not cancel out of. They cover a portion of your pictures. Love your site, but these ads in the middle of your lovely pictures are so annoying. Is it just on my reception or do others have this issue
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That’s awful if ads are covering up images, and what a pain in the butt. I’ll research this further. Thanks for putting up with the changing landscape – if I decide to get another job, I could go back to hobby blogging, but I’d have no time to blog. I suppose this is why folks prefer IG, where there are tons of ads but at least the images aren’t covered!
I just found your site from a Pinterest link. A kindred spirit. I really admire the absolute beauty you surround yourself with and the kindness shining from your soul that comes through in your writing. I look around at my surroundings and, though I aspire to that French esthetic, mine looks very ”plastic-y”. I will study what you have done and see how I can make changes. I am absolutely in love with your courtyard! Can I ask what product you used for flooring in your home?
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So happy to have you here, Susan. I love hearing from new followers and helping – do feel free to email me if you ever want an opinion or suggestions. The hardwood is white oak finished on site by a true artisan, left natural (so no stain) and sealed with a matte poly. We have also used (gasp!) a wide plank laminate that looks like real white oak in two bedrooms where I wanted to swap out the carpet for something easy, cheap, and installed QUICKLY by us (and not a master artisan!)since guests were coming. 🙂
As I have grown wiser(prefer wiser to older) I am much more content to be home. Do not need a lot of people around to make me happy. Life is a garden and a good book!
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I recall listening to that introversion expert in the video I shared who mentioned that most of us tend to drift more toward the introverted end of the spectrum as we age. ‘Life is a garden and a good book’ makes great copy and sounds like an excellent title for your book…a memoir? 🙂
This is an especially touching post to this homebody as I sit on my back porch enjoying my tea, watching the birds and the flowers growing in my garden this morning. I always find peace and stillness in your words and images. Thank you, Michele
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I’m so glad you can sense the peace and so grateful you took the time to bless me with these words. The birds here own the place! I don’t think I have written about it yet, but lately, when I sit quietly in the courtyard, the birds aren’t put off by my presence there and visit the mirror on the ground in the gravel leaning against the house. They don’t bump into it since I stenciled it with script – but they admire themselves and linger…
This post is so beautifully You Michele! It’s great to know who you are and how to rejuvenate your soul 💗
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Learning who I am seems to be an ongoing thing. It’s funny too. Not all homebodies are introverts. In my family of origin, we are all extreme homebodies, yet we fall all over the spectrum of introversion-extroversion!
Michele,
I am very sorry for you and your family’s loss. Such a difficult time for you. I’ll be praying that your son begins to heal and that you may have some peace in your soul. Take a deep breath and one step at a time.
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Thank you, friend. I will gladly obey your instructions. What a blessing to have you here.
So thankful that your faith sustains you during this time of grief and loss, as well as concern for your son’s health and wellbeing. You and your family are in my prayers.
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Thank you for praying – we are relying on prayer. My faith is always rather wobbly I suppose, but it certainly feels like an anchor at the moment. Thank goodness it matters not how strong it is on a particular day but how strong my Father is everyday.
God bless you Michelle, I am so sorry for your loss of your love one. I am praying for your son and you to have complete healing in Jesus name. I too love being home and having Jesus with me. Blessings💐🙏🇮🇱🇺🇸✝️❤️
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Thank you for these blessings and for joining me in my grief. I’m so fortunate to have this space with kindred.
Bless you and your family, Michelle. Best wishes for all in the days ahead. May peace find its way back to you.
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Thank you for these blessings. Trusting. Hoping. Receiving. Listening.
I’m so, so sorry your son is dreadfully ill. I’m sending healing wishes and prayers his way. 🙏🏼 I hope he’s home soon in your warm and loving embrace.
Blessings,
~Joanna
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It’s a nightmare really. To be so critically ill during a pandemic. Thank you for your kindness and friendship.
Just popping back on. As I read the bottom of your post, it seemed frivolous to respond to your post on our homes and being an introvert, or extrovert. Yet, here I am. 🤔
I am an introvert and my home is my sanctuary. I love to decorate my home, to work in my garden, to cook, to read, and to paint. But, I also need others. I love to be in the company of my three grown kids, to travel, to dine out, to shop with friends… Large noisy crowds leave me at a loss though. Airports, crowded malls, big gatherings of any sort, stress me out with the constant noise and hoards of people. I just want to go home, put my comfy clothes on and decompress. am an in introvert and I embrace it.
Blessings,
~Joanna
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We are kindred for sure. Do you meditate at all? Since I started about 6 years ago, I find I am better able to cope with the stress of noisy, crowded places. I’m so glad you share stream of consciousness style – it’s doubtful anyone could say the wrong thing right now. I’m already pretty low and relying on grace. xox
I hope this beautiful Gaelic blessing, “Deep Peace” by Ibera brings a sense of peace to you. Your website brings so much beauty and joy,thank you!
With heartfelt prayer,
Sharrie
https://youtu.be/8qvMFIL62XA
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Thank you, friend. Deep peace of Christ to you.
I will keep you and your family in my prayers. So many things you are dealing with at this time which is a challenge to start with during these days of unknowns.
I hope light comes back for you and your family soon.
Big hug to you!
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Thank you, friend. I have surrendered all these cares to my Father and rely on divine guidance to keep moving through the trials. Peace to you.
I promise you your loved one was not alone when she passed away. Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints! She was surrounded by His glory!
I will be praying for your grieving family but especially for the healing of your son. Gentle hugs!
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Thank you for bringing truth here and blessing me. Please keep praying. Miracles are needed, and I am living moment to moment, strengthened only by the love of my Father.