“DEAR HOME: A Tapestry Of Love and Sanctuary”

Amrit Sarki
The Zerone
Published in
3 min readDec 9, 2023
pic:Carl Hosticka “Typical village Home at Gulmi”

Home is a dynamic entity, embodying both familial fortitude and personal sanctuary. It’s a strong fortress of familial bonds and shared experiences, as well as a private space where individuals find solace and navigate the complexities of their personal journeys.

In the tapestry of life, a home is a masterpiece woven with parental sacrifice and structured living. Like birds crafting nests, lions carving protective caves, and creatures burrowing for safety, humans instinctively create sanctuaries. . In this dance of life, a home is a testament to resilience, love, and the innate drive to create a haven. Grateful heart find solace within its walls, cherishing the shelter and timeless memories it provides.

pic:Reddit_keterdson”A Person As Home”

Home extends beyond physical structures; it embodies the person we love, a sanctuary where happiness and sadness interlink, creating a cluster of shared memories. There’s an unparalleled joy in conversing with that special someone, the person we dream of spending a lifeline with, whose love offers warmth and security.

Cherishing moments of togetherness becomes a mesmerizing experience, from holding hands to resting on their chest, finding solace and fearlessness. It’s a haven where hearts reside without the weight of expectations or worry, a place where love is currency, and kindness is the language spoken.

In the daily exchange of words and emotions, this person becomes our confidante, the listener of both good and bad days. It’s a relationship where sharing is effortless, and every mood finds understanding. In times of joy, the shared laughter reverberates like a melody, and during darker days, this person becomes a source of strength, providing ideas and solace to forget the shadows.

Moreover, home is akin to the gaze of the person we love — a visual archive capturing the entirety of our being. Their eyes, like photographic images, encapsulate our essence, storing memories in the chambers of the mind. It’s a connection where the brain is intertwined with emotions, and each glance becomes a dopamine-infused journey through the landscape of shared feelings.

In the vast expanse of emotions, this person, our home, becomes a refuge — a space where vulnerability is embraced, where love and understanding create an everlasting sanctuary. It’s a haven built on the foundation of shared dreams, laughter, and the enduring promise of a love that transforms each moment into a cherished memory.

From a disjointed existence where family members are dispersed, gatherings only occurring on special occasions, to a unified haven is a trans-formative journey. The familial bonds, stretched thin across distant grandpas, dads, uncles, sisters, and brothers, find a renewed strength. The alternative — a life among friends devoid of emotional depth — leaves an introvert adrift in a sea of extroversion, unable to share vulnerabilities for fear of ridicule.

Yet, the metamorphosis unfolds as the emotional homelessness transforms into a home filled not with grandeur but with shared hearts. In this modest space, the absence of anger and fierce competition speaks louder than the size of the building. Here, the family, despite differences, believes in uplifting one another, shattering the belief in downgrading. Together, they aspire to reach greater heights and confront the challenges of the world as a united front.

The evolution extends beyond the family structure, as the introvert finds solace and expression within the embrace of a loved one — the partner as home. Silly tales of the day find a receptive ear, and the relationship becomes a haven where ups and downs are navigated, understanding extends beyond words, and the commitment to being steadfast for each other becomes the cornerstone. This transformation embodies the change we all yearn for — a shift from emotional isolation to the embrace of a home built on shared love, understanding, and the resilience to face life’s challenges as a united front.

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