Geographically Ireland is a medium-sized rural island that is slowly but steadily being consumed by sheep.
I've covered a lot of ground geographically and emotionally and for years I lost my connection with my family. But the best comfort you can have whether you are on the phone or sitting there in the living room with them is with your parents and to me family has always meant protection. When you smile you get a smile back unconditionally.
I think there's been a big problem between religion or organized religion and spirituality.