There is no place like home

We visited a wonderful friend with her adorable twins

It is amazing how with family we know that no matter how we act, we will be there for each other, they will put up with us, they see every side of our personality.  However with friends it is just nice, easy, and usually a great time.  I suppose even with friends that have known each other forever there is an understanding that the connection will always be there, but if life takes you in another direction, there are no expectations, just happy memories and hopes to get together again.  With family on the other hand, you love them, but you do not always like them, and that is OK too.

I have always enjoyed an environment that is genuine, where everyone could just be themselves, but what if certain personalities clash for whatever reason, I suppose that is the game of life.

In my single life I easily walked away from jobs, people, and places, it was a good time but never a permanent connection.  Once something didn’t suit me, I was done, excited to move on, excited for change and new adventures and possibilities.  I get excited about the unknown, trusting my gut to lead me where I need to be.  Sometimes maybe the head or the heart take over, and there is a realization that it is not the right fit, and the search continues.

Marriage and children are for life, they are family, they are unconditional love and a permanent state of being.  There is a comfort in knowing that home is a rock, but for some people it may also feel stifling.  I feel blessed that all of my wild adventures that I jumped into eyes wide open ready to experience the moment and never regret anything have left me with a feeling of been there, done that and in complete appreciation of my life today.

I wouldn’t change a thing.

Now the adventures are as a family, and luckily my kids are excited to be along for the ride, my husband needs a little more convincing, but usually goes along and even enjoys himself.  We are running around town today and then getting ready for a peaceful Shabbat with our family.  I have really enjoyed Denver, but there is no place like home, excited and ready to get back to my LA family, routine, work, life.  Sometimes it is important to get out of it in order to get into it.

Shabbat Shalom,

Coach Yulia