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The ancient Greeks honored Hestia, sister of Zeus. She was goddess of hearth, home, and domesticity - and was held in high regard for her work in the home. She was never out amid the fray, fighting with other gods and creating havoc for humans. She was the one who remained home tending the hearth. She was the one who welcomed the family home after their adventures.
Therefore, there isn't much written about Hestia...but not because she and her work weren't valued. Quite the contrary, in fact. Zeus recognized the importance of her hearthly duties and gave her a place of honor. Zeus deemed that Hestia be honored at the beginning and at the end of festivals. The saying, "Hestia first and last" has to do with her birth, but it also relates to the ancient Greek's celebration of festivals and honoring her "work behind the scenes" as important work, work on which all other activities was based.
Hestia's job at home was recognized as an important one, one that was valued. Today, taking care of the home isn't held in high regard - and neither are those that do it...primarily due to the "daily" nature of work in the home. It's such an everyday, common part of life, that people don't see the value. Some don't see why it's important at all. However, ignoring one's home and the quality of life lived within that home is akin to ignoring one's health. (I'm one that believes it can adversely affect one's health...although I have no proof of that - yet.)
Your psyche is intimately connected to your surroundings. The home is the foundation. It is, first and last, the foundation for the rest of your life. It is, first, where you begin your day, and last, where you end it at night. Give it more than just a cursory thought, and it will support you in your wildest dreams and provide a place of solace and rest like no other.
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