Global Words and Concepts to Live By
December 2016 – Word of the Month
lagom: (Swedish) the perfect amount; not too little, not too much… but just the right amount
November 2016 – Word of the Month
likha: (Philippine) to create using intelligence and skill
October 2016 – Word of the Month
Chen: (Hebrew) giving favour; bending/reaching down to show kindness to others; showing graciousness not in words but in manner and action
September 2016 – Word of the Month
Satya: (Indian) truthfulness; clinging to the truth regardless of outside pressures
August 2016 – Word of the Month
Kaizen: (Japanese) continuous improvement
July 2016 – Word of the Month
Jugaad: (Hindi) an ingenious, innovative, or unexpected way to solve a problem or repair something; think outside the proverbial box
June 2016 – Word of the Month
Wabi-sabi: (Japanese) to embrace the imperfect and worn
May 2016 – Word of the Month
Ahimsa: (Jain, Hindu, Buddhist) to be considerate and protective of all living things
April 2016 – Word of the Month
Namaste: (Hindi) a greeting of respect and oneness; we are the same; the love and kindness in me recognizes and honors the love and kindness in you
March 2016 – Word of the Month
Harambee: (Swahili) Term that means to pull together, to work in unity or act as one.
February 2016 – Word of the Month
Gemütlichkeit: (German) Although there is no direct translation, this concept deals with creating the ideal environment. Go forward and create YOUR ideal environment!
January 2016 – Word of the Month
Hygge: (Danish) taking genuine pleasure in making ordinary, every day things more meaningful, beautiful or special, thus creating a warm and inviting atmosphere; a deep sense of cozy that you and others will want to be near; paying attention to what makes us feel open-hearted and alive in order to create a cozy sanctuary and close community
