Zulu/Xhosa
Ubuntu
/oo-BOON-too/
I am because we are; the belief in a universal bond of sharing that connects all humanity.
Lit. Humanity towards others
Emphasizing community, compassion, and our shared humanity.
- #connection
- #philosophy
- #wisdom
wisdom
7 phrases · 6 collections
Phrases
(7)Greek
Meraki
/may-RAH-kee/
Doing something with soul, creativity, or love; putting yourself into your work.
When an artist pours their entire being into creating something meaningful.
- #art
- #love
- #wisdom
Hindi
Jugaad
/joo-GAARD/
Innovative fix or creative problem-solving with limited resources.
Finding clever, unconventional solutions when facing constraints or challenges.
- #resilience
- #wisdom
Finnish
Sisu
/SEE-soo/
Extraordinary determination and courage in the face of extreme adversity.
The inner strength to push through when all seems lost.
- #dark
- #resilience
- #wisdom
Japanese
Wabi-sabi
/WAH-bee SAH-bee/
Finding beauty in imperfection and accepting the natural cycle of growth and decay.
Appreciating the beauty of a cracked ceramic bowl or the patina on old wood.
- #nature
- #philosophy
- #wisdom
Japanese
Ikigai
/ee-kee-GUY/
A reason for being; the thing that gets you up in the morning with purpose and joy.
Lit. Life worth living
Describes your intersection of passion, mission, vocation, and profession.
- #joy
- #philosophy
- #wisdom
Korean
Nunchi
/noon-chee/
The subtle art of listening and gauging others' moods; social awareness and emotional intelligence.
Reading a room to understand the dynamics and responding appropriately without words.
- #connection
- #wisdom
Collections
(6)- 🎌
Japanese Philosophy
Ancient wisdom distilled into concepts that reshape how you see the world.
Wabi-sabiIkigai#art#philosophy#wisdom - 🎭
Untranslatable Emotions
Feelings so complex they exist only in their native tongue.
MamihlapinatapaiTarabSaudade+1 more#love#melancholy#wisdom - 🎨
Creative Soul
Words for artists, makers, and those who pour themselves into their craft.
TarabMerakiIkigai#art#philosophy#wisdom - 💪
Words of Resilience
Expressions for those who push through when all seems lost.
UbuntuJugaadSisu#dark#resilience#wisdom - 🧭
Finding Your Purpose
Expressions about meaning, direction, and the reason you wake up each morning.
MerakiPura vidaIkigai#joy#philosophy#wisdom - 🧠
Social Intelligence
Words for reading rooms, understanding others, and navigating human dynamics.
UbuntuTarofNunchi#connection#hospitality#wisdom