The concept of homesickness often gets brushed off as a fleeting emotion, especially in today's culture. But for us, it's more than that. It's a deep longing for a home within ourselves, a spiritual yearning for sacredness. In our thirties and forties, we would occasionally escape to this internal home, finding solace in simple experiences that connected us with God. But now, this longing is constant, a dulling grief tinged with fear and anticipation. We no longer rush back to the distractions of everyday life; instead, we crave deeper connections and conversations within our sacred space. Maybe leaving the first half of life isn't so scary after all—it's never truly felt like home.
May we embrace our spiritual yearning for a home within ourselves, seeking deeper connections and conversations in the sacred spaces of our lives, finding courage as we transition into new beginnings.
(adopted from: Brené Brown, Returning Home in the Second Half of Life)