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Would you say it gives you a sense of ukiyo<\/em>?<\/p>\n Whoa \u2026 what was that?<\/p>\n You know, ukiyo<\/em>: living in the moment, detached from the bothers of life?<\/p>\n That\u2019s the vibe in a nutshell, right?<\/p>\n Thank Japan for summing up something like \u201ccontentment mixed with whimsical nostalgia and feelings of freedom\u201d into one perfect gem.<\/p>\n You probably see these sorts of one-word wonders on Pinterest all the time\u2014obscure terms from other languages that describe feelings we Americans simply haven\u2019t invented words to convey.<\/p>\n Pinning these pretties is easy as pie, but can you actually incorporate them into daily use?<\/p>\n Nope, me neither. But wouldn\u2019t you like to?<\/p>\n How lovely would it be to describe our feelings with such concision?<\/p>\n Rambling not required.<\/p>\n Inspired, I set out to broaden our linguistic horizons a bit, to deepen our pool of descriptive vocabulary. I pulled together a little 5-word dictionary (complete with pronunciations) of words that eloquently evoke emotion.<\/p>\n Your challenge, should you choose to accept it, is to try to use one of these words in casual conversation each day for a week. And, of course, leave a comment to tell me how you managed to squeeze \u2018em in.<\/p>\n Ready, set \u2026<\/p>\n Go!<\/p>\n A friendship that bonds two girls together for eternity as kindred sisters.<\/p>\n As in: \u201cSally and I agreed that our serendipitous meeting on MaryJane\u2019s Farmgirl Connection<\/u><\/a> was the beginning of our laotong<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n The overwhelming urge to pinch or squeeze something cute.<\/p>\n As in: \u201cI was overcome with gigil<\/em> at the site of the baby\u2019s smiling cheeks.\u201d<\/p>\n Sympathetic or unselfish joy; delight in the good fortune of others.<\/p>\n As in: \u201cWe all shared a deep feeling of mudita<\/em> when Mom announced that she\u2019d won a trip to a yoga retreat in India because she has always wanted to go there.\u201d<\/p>\n The sense of joyous anticipation felt before an event actually takes place.<\/p>\n As in: \u201cAs Daisy Jo prepared for the midsummer garden party, she could barely contain her voorpret<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n Soul, creativity, or love put into a project; the essence of yourself that is put into your work.<\/p>\n As in: \u201cShe loves to make jewelry with sea glass, and she crafts each piece with profound meraki<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n \t\t<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" How does this photo make you feel? Would you say it gives you a sense of ukiyo? Whoa \u2026 what was that? You know, ukiyo: living in the moment, detached from the bothers of life? That\u2019s the vibe in a … Continue reading \n
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