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Kontal-Kontil is the swinging of long earrings or the swishing of a dress as one walks. Kontal-Kontil is an Indonesian term that has no direct English counterpart, which is a real shame. Poetic words from other languages like kontal-kontil are one of my favorite things. It shows both the limits of the English language and the… Continue reading Word Nerd: Kontal-Kontil
"Take a deep breath. Get present in the moment and ask yourself what is important this very second." ~ Greg McKeown How present are you in yourself, in your surroundings at this very moment... "Take a deep breath. Get present in the moment and ask yourself what is important this very second." Day in. Day… Continue reading Monday Mantra 243 – Take a deep breath…what is important this very second
"The world is changed by your example not by your opinion." ~ Paulo Coelho The only way for the world to get better is for change to occur, but how... "The world is changed by your example not by your opinion." The world can be a scary place, what with so much destruction, damage, and… Continue reading Monday Mantra 242 – The world is changed by your example not by your opinion
Luciferous means providing light, illumination or providing insight or enlightenment. Luciferous originated in 1640-50 and derives from the Latin lucifer (morning star, literally, light-bringing) and -ous (possessing, full of). Luciferous quite obviously has a tie with Lucifer, the fallen archangel. Lucifer was a light bringer before the fall and, as some believe, because of the… Continue reading Word Nerd: Luciferous
"Authenticity is the daily practice of letting go of who we think we're supposed to be and embracing who we are." ~ Brene Brown How often do you long to let go of the supposed tos and embrace your truth instead... "Authenticity is the daily practice of letting go of who we think we're supposed… Continue reading Monday Mantra 241 – Authenticity…Embracing who we are
Joyance is a joyous feeling or festivity. Joyance is an archaic term first used in the 1590's that combines joy and -ance (a quality or state in this instance). Joyance is a delightful, engaging term that means exactly what it is - a joyous, gladsome feeling. Joyance personified / that is my goal/ a sense… Continue reading Word Nerd: Joyance
