Where The HEART Is...

     Each, beautiful, sunny, morning, as today, I awake to a cacophony of 'bird-song', especially, at this time of year, as baby-birdies abound. Of late, even, during the night-time, there is the, pleasant, albeit, unexpected, 'solo'. offered up by, what I believe to be a 'Mocking Bird'. Most, often, one doesn't hear 'chirps and cheeps' after dark; yet, for the last, 'little-while', I have been aware of the lovely, lilting, 'musical-composition' of some, sort of avian, pleasantly, 'interrupting' the, 'quiet', of the area, as I 'settle-down' to sleep. I am fortunate, to say the least, and, feel blessed, as well, to live in such a spot as I do. Here, in my "little neck o' the wood', I am surrounded by Nature, and, consequently, a, certain-level of 'peacefulness', both day and night. Certainly, there occur 'activities', both by fauna and human, which, on occasion, 'break the silence'; but, typically, it is a veritable, 'Paradise' here, as far as I'm concerned. Being happy and content with 'where one's at', emotionally AND 'geographically' is a tremendous-gift, and, one I have been fortunate to attain, in my life. I do believe, that, the two, kinda go 'hand in hand', as, the more a person is 'satisfied' inwardly, the rest of life seems to follow-suit. Since, a youngster, I have known, in my 'gut' , that, what I wanted, more than ANYTHING, in my lifetime, was to acquire, complete, and, true, happiness. I used to say, aloud, that, if I was, sincerely, 'happy', I could dwell in a cave, and, all would be 'good with the world'. Well, I'm here to attest to the 'happiness'...I have, indeed, achieved it. As far as the 'abode' is concerned, well...mine is a far, cry, more, 'contemporary' than a cavern; although, I could, in all likelihood, make my 'home sweet home', in an underground-chamber, as contented as I am, these, days; Home IS where the heart is, after all. Years ago, I knew a man who HATED the word 'content, for, he felt, that, it insinuated 'inertia', that, once achieved, one would 'give up'... seeking NO more, in the way of life-'satisfaction'. I 'beg to differ' with his sentiment, as I feel, that, the MORE content one is, 'within', the more-likely one will be to discover satisfaction 'without'. This, 'philosophy' was but ONE which we were 'torn' over. Good thing I didn't marry the guy! So...as I sit here, this day, listening to the 'choral' offerings of the, many, variety of winged-creatures, who share my 'space', I KNOW, without reserve, that I AM home. Just Sayin'...