Comfort, Comfortable, Comforting

Comfort. Comfortable. Comforting. Yes, I'm still stuck on the letter C.

For some, it's food. Ice cream, cakes, a favorite candy or beverage. Pizza. Meatloaf. Lasagna. Something that brings about positive memories.

For others, it's a cozy place to rejuvenate, to energize. A comfortable place to just be. Read. Listen to music. Meditate. Listen to nature. The crackling warmth from a fireplace.

And then it might be soft clothing that doesn't bind. Soft fleece. A warm blanket. An imaginary fort (or castle) to hide from the world for a while. A place to feel safe from whatever is bothering you right now.

Sometimes it's basking in the shower, letting the water flow over you. A hot shower when you're cold. A cool shower when you're overheated. A warm shower when you need comforting.

If you have pets, you know the comfort given by the purr of a cat. Or the snuggles of a dog.

And don't discount friends. Someone who gets you. Someone who listens without judgement. Someone who offers advice only when you ask for it. Someone who loves you.

What's yours?