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Ante Mortem means before death. Ante Mortem (sometimes antemortem) is derived from the Latin ante (before) and mortem mors (death). Ante Mortem is not necessarily morbid, it's more of a reminder of the time before death when life is still present and aware. Autumn is truly a season of ante mortem since it is the… Continue reading Word Nerd: Ante Mortem
"The leaves are changing; I feel poetry in the air.” ~ Laura Jaworski And so the cycle rounds again, like clockwork, in a circle, a continuous pattern... "The leaves are changing; I feel poetry in the air." The seasonal shift is upon us once more as the cycle of nature continues it's yearly turns, sliding… Continue reading Monday Mantra 276 – The leaves are changing; I feel poetry in the air…
Friluftliv (pronounced free-loofts-leave) is a Scandinavian word that translates literally as free-air life. Friluftliv was coined by the Norwegian poet Henrik Ibsen in his poem "On The Heights" in 1859. Friluftliv is a philosophical notion that broadly describes how a strong connection to nature unlocks a personal sense of vitality and freedom. For most Norwegians,… Continue reading Word Nerd: Friluftliv
"Turn soft and lovely whenever you have a chance.” ~ Ella Patrice Take a deep breath, let the air enter your lungs ~ You've got this... "Turn soft and lovely whenever you have a chance." Life for me had become to much, too literally hard, with no soft spots. Anger, tension, irritability, upset, a kind… Continue reading Monday Mantra 275 – Turn soft and lovely whenever you have a chance
Alamort means exhausted or half-dead. Alamort can also be used as an adverb with the meaning to the death. Alamort derives from the French à la mort (to the death). Alamort is a fairly obscure word these days. Perhaps it's time for a comeback since almost everyone has been feeling one form of alamort or… Continue reading Word Nerd: Alamort
“One small thought in the morning can change your whole day.” ~ Life Wisdom Your thoughts are in your control and no one else's... "One small thought in the morning can change your whole day." Take a moment and read that quote again and let it resonate. One small thought in the morning can change… Continue reading Monday Mantra 274 – One small thought in the morning can change your whole day
