It only took a few days into my social media fast to feel the return of my eyesight. Without endless scrolling, I had a significant reduction in the amount of images and information going into my brain. My focus returned. I began to see the world around me with deeper vision. It was like I had been driving at 80 mph on the freeway, traveling far but so fast that all I saw was a blur. When I got off the social media speedway, I traveled slower and took in so much more. I saw the lime green ...continue reading
Moniker and Mission
I was absolutely tickled when the name of my blog HOME THE MOVEMENT bloomed in my mind. It was not an overt double entendre, but it did cradle twin motives at the heart of this writing endeavor. First, I imagined a neighborhood of highly loved homes that ignited warmth and welcome to neighbors. I dreamed that these genuine friendships would lead to the sharing of resources and regular communion through shared meals and shared lives. Through a network of homes, I envisioned a movement ...continue reading
Home the Movement launches
Bonjour! Ciao! Salvete! Howdy and how-do-you-do?! I'm Sarah *Hebrew spelling* and I am the voice behind Home the Movement. Like you, I live at home. Home is so much more than a physical space. It is a feeling, a sanctuary, and a reflection of who we are. Within these plaster walls, we build the mystery that is family. Under this roof, we nurture our individual and communal lives. We bake the bread, sweep the floors, read the books, make the music. "Man wanted a home, a place of ...continue reading