A New Abode

I attended a housewarming party this evening. Good friends celebrating the new abode of a fellow pal by indulging in a homecooked meal and great conversation is a nice way to spend an evening after a hectic week. Food and conversation aside, being an invitee to such a party is a compliment. It is a testimony of the amity that binds us in friendship.

We often take for granted an invite to a friend's home. But if you think about it, such a gesture signifies an invitation into the personal realm of the host, as the home is really a private sanctuary. It is a place where we feel secure. A dwelling that puts us at ease. A refuge that provides us comfort. It is also a haven of tranquility where we can put our feet up, unwind and have peace-of-mind.

From time to time, I seek solace at a spa. A massage or foot reflexology in serene surroundings is a perfect antidote to a stressed-out soul. But at the end of the day, home is where the heart is. It is where we truly feel a sense of belonging.

Photo of Spa Bliss in Phnom Penh.