hygge

At the risk of my hipster showing, I wanted to share a word that I've been thinking about a lot this weekend.

Hygge is a Danish word that is usually translated as cozy but means more than that.

Hygge is spending extra effort to gain enjoyment from good moments. It doesn't matter if the moment is drinking a good cup of coffee in the morning, reading a good book curled up by the fire, or spending a day at the beach. Some good moments are commonplace and some are extraordinary. But it's worth taking the time to enjoy them.

There is a great quote from this article: By creating simple rituals without effort, the Danes see both the domestic and personal life as an art form and not everyday drudgery to get away from. Hygge is about being present, recognizing, and enjoying the moment.