Eunoia

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Word Definition Language Tags Audio
Iktsuarpok The feeling of anticipation that leads you to keep looking outside to see if anyone is coming. Inuktitut awareness persistence feeling
Moriturism The sudden reminder that you will one day no longer occupy this earth English awareness philosophy life
Niksen Sitting down and do nothing at all, thinking of nothing at all Dutch feeling awareness
Mokita The truth we all know but agree not to talk about. Kilivila awareness thinking society
Nodus tollens The realization that the plot of your life doesn't make sense to you anymore. English philosophy awareness life
Wabi-sabi Finding beauty within the imperfections of life and peacefully accepting the natural cycle of growth and decay. Japanese beauty awareness
Xíng qì (行氣) Volitionally (e.g., mentally) circulating or directing qi. Chinese growth awareness strength
Kenshō (見性) Seeing (ken) one’s nature or essence (shō); perceiving one’s Buddha nature; sometimes interpreted as an initial or brief awakening. Japanese awareness growth
Zhì (智) Wisdom, perspicacity, knowledge. Chinese thinking awareness
Nakakapag pabagabag Something that brings about excessive anxiety or restlessness for a period of time; something that is making you nervous Tagalog stress feeling awareness
Qì (氣) Lit. air, breath; ‘life force/energy’. Chinese health awareness
Jijivisha The strong, eternal desire to live and to continue living Hindi philosophy life awareness
Onism The frustration of being stuck in just one body, that inhabits just one place at a time. English awareness reflection thinking
Seijaku (静寂) Quiet (sei) tranquillity (jaku); silence, calm, serenity (especially in the midst of activity or chaos). Japanese awareness beauty
Kenjataimu "wise man's time": The post-orgasmic period when a man's thoughts are no longer impaired by his sexual drive; he is thus likened to a "sage" of clear mind Japanese awareness
Lítost Sate of agony and torment created by the sudden sight of one’s own misery. Czech adverse awareness fate
Monachopsis The subtle but persistent feeling of being out of place English awareness society
Sophrosyne A healthy state of mind, characterized by self-control, moderation, and a deep awareness of one's true self, and resulting in one's true happiness. Greek awareness happiness reflection
Moledro A feeling of resonant connection with an author or artist you'll never meet, who may have lived centuries ago and thousands of miles away English awareness connection
Yaqin (يقين) Certitude and freedom from doubt. Arabic feeling awareness
Occhiolism The awareness of the smallness of your perspective English awareness life society
Liberosis The desire to care less about things. English thinking awareness
Gretchenfrage A direct question with the intention of unveiling the underlying thoughts of the person being questioned German awareness connection
Sóphrosuné (σωφροσύνη) excellence of character and soundness of mind; leads to other beneficial qualities, such as moderation and self-control. Greek awareness
Qarrtsiluni Sitting together in the darkness, waiting for inspiration to strike you Iñupiaq awareness thinking reflection




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