There is something refreshing about returning home after an absence of any length. The initial sensation of pure familiarity slips stealthily into the realm of my conscious thought. My mood undergoes a rapid change from unhappy exhaustion to blissful wonderment at the simplicity of recognizable surroundings. Suddenly, my mind is no longer troubled by the constant input of new information.
Funny aspects of everyday life can be greatly appreciated after returning home, such as the familiar width and steepness of stairs or even the sound of the washing machine in my own house. I am amazed at how such a subtle change differentiates between a house and a home and how these subtleties vary from person to person. One particularly amusing variance, at least in my mind, is the ease of achieving a "normal" temperature from the faucet in the shower. Silly details such as this can make a slight but very noticeable distinction between that which is tolerable and that which is truly comfortable.
As you go about your day, think of several characteristics of your home and family that set them apart from other places and persons. Rather than ignoring the features that distinguish you from others, be thankful for the idiosyncrasies that shape your personality every day.
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