Breathe in, breathe out. New home=space to breathe.

What's playing on the iPod right now: Is This Love? by Bob Marley

Moved out. Moved in. Unpacked (mostly). Decorated (some). Partied. Cleaned up. More unpacking...

I love our new space, our "big home", as Indy calls it. It's roomy, airy, clean, fresh and has a great energy. And it's quiet, unless we're the ones making noise.

Hmm, my home is a great example for me to follow. While I'm not sure how to make myself more roomy and airy without hurting myself, I know that it's a good thing to be clean and fresh and to have great energy. And being quiet every now and then is a very good thing.

It's easier to handle the unexpected trials and tribulations when you've got a strong home base. I like the way we are here. I like the way we all appreciate our space because it's our space.

I like the way this feeling has carried over into other aspects of our lives. I like the way I am with others. I like the way that I'm reassessing every relationship in my life, and deciding, like I had to with the bulk of my material objects during the move, which are worth keeping, and which I've outgrown.

And I'm especially enjoying the peace that comes with accepting which people work with me and which don't. I've got this storehouse of energy that's renewed daily in my home and I don't want to waste it on anything and anyone that I don't have to. No more ties of false hope or guilt or even family obligation. Just peace in knowing that I've done about all I can. No more pretenses about whether or not to pursue the friendships. What's meant to be will be.

When you're happier for yourself, it's easy to be happier for other people. I love Jack Johnson's line from Banana Pancakes: When the whole world fits inside of your arms, don't really need to pay attention to the alarm, wake up slow, wake up slow. I can't wait for Dan to get home. Our two-person bathtub is a great place to discuss the day.

And even when there's no one home but me, I enjoy the silence and like the person I see in the mirror. If you're reading this, take a deep breath in and out and ask yourself,

What is my breathing space like?

Hope you like your answer!