“Education today needs not only to develop our intelligence, but also to support basic human values of warm-heartedness and compassion.”— Dalai Lama, twitter.com
“The part of our life we don't like, our problems, why would we keep a problem? We're all capable of solving it, why would we keep a problem? The only reason you have a problem that's stuck around is because it meets some of your needs. Not all of them, or you wouldn't want to get rid of it, but enou…”— Tony Robbins, youtube.com
“So there are ways to meet your needs that are empowering, neutral, or dis-empowering.”— Tony Robbins, youtube.com
“Most people meet their needs in a way that works in the moment but not long term. So they feel good for a short time, like a sugar high, and then they drop. Emotion. And then they gotta do it again.”— Tony Robbins, youtube.com
“But the truth is, only a tiny percentage of people in the post-industrial world will ever end up working in software engineering, biotechnology or advanced manufacturing. Just as the behemoth machines of the industrial revolution made physical strength less necessary for humans, the information revo…”— Livia Gershon, aeon.co
“Retrouvailles (French): The joy people feel after meeting loved ones again after a long time apart.”— Shaunacy Ferro, mentalfloss.com
“Kanyininpa (Pintupi): Intimate and active relationship between carer and caree.”— Shaunacy Ferro, mentalfloss.com
“Gjensynsglede (Norwegian): The joy of meeting someone you haven't seen in a long time.”— Shaunacy Ferro, mentalfloss.com
“Gigil (Tagalog): The irresistible urge to pinch someone because they are loved or cherished.”— Shaunacy Ferro, mentalfloss.com
“Cafune (Portuguese): Tenderly running one’s fingers through a loved one’s hair.”— Shaunacy Ferro, mentalfloss.com
“Sabsung (Thai): Being revitalized through something that livens up one’s life.”— Shaunacy Ferro, mentalfloss.com
“Commuovere (Italian): To be moved in a heartwarming way, usually relating to a story that moved you to tears”— Nicola Dall'Asen, wearesweet.co
“Tiám (Farsi): The twinkle in your eye when you first meet someone.”— Nicola Dall'Asen, wearesweet.co
“Gezellig (Dutch): Describes much more than just coziness—a positive, warm emotion or feeling rather than just something physical—and connotes time spent with loved ones, togetherness.”— Nicola Dall'Asen, wearesweet.co
“Wabi-Sabi (Japanese): Finding beauty in the imperfections, an acceptance of the cycle of life and death.”— Nicola Dall'Asen, wearesweet.co
“Forelsket (Norwegian): The indescribable euphoria you experience as you begin to fall in love.”— Nicola Dall'Asen, wearesweet.co
“Naz (Urdu): The pride and assurance that comes from knowing you are loved unconditionally.”— Nicola Dall'Asen, wearesweet.co