Over the weekend we visited a friend on her farm in South Gippsland. It's a beautiful spot as it is, but add to that she's just had her dream house built atop a hill that overlooks Wilson's Prom.
Seriously stunning.
As we walked around her farm I told her how much I like it there - the views, the beauty, the peace.
She nodded. "When I can't sleep I walk around here in my mind," she said, by way of explaining the calming effect this place has on her.
I've fallen out of love with the area I live in, and I'm trying to find a way to reclaim that. There are so many considerations, pros and cons about the possibility of moving - the balance between being grateful for what you have and wanting more.
Her words struck a chord beautifully. That's exactly what I'm looking for when I say I want to love where I live: a place I don't want to escape from, but rather escape to.
Firstly, what a beautiful photo of you two. Iris is ENORMOUS and GORGEOUS.
ReplyDeleteI feel just the way you do. I would love to live in a place I wanted to escape to. And it's funny, I've often thought of YOUR area as a place I could do that in. Familiarity breeds contempt? Grass is always greener? Whatever it is, I'm going to keep looking anyway.
Hope you find it x
That photo is beautiful! I love my four walls so much but a view ... A view would be amazing. I hope you find your "love" x
ReplyDeleteWe love where we live and it makes every day a pleasure
ReplyDeleteFollow your heart
I have spent hours looking for this place. The place I just want to be. I think I know where it is, but it is so far away, it just probably won't work for the rest of the family.
ReplyDeleteI love where we live. Grew up here from the age of 7 and it is home. Always will be.
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely photo.
ReplyDeleteI would love a view. Maybe one day we will have a holiday house somewhere. I love where we live though.