While searching out tips for dealing with my annual dread of winter, I came across a blog post about the Danish concept of "Hygge" (pronounced "hoo-gah").
The author writes, "Originating from a Norwegian word meaning ‘well-being’, the definition of Hygge is somewhat open to interpretation – at its simplest, it means a sense of cosiness, but this is only a fraction of it’s entirety. In practice, Hygge is a far more holistic approach to creating a sense of community, connection, and warmth; inviting closeness, and caring for ourselves & each other – it’s a feeling of balance cultivated in the spirit of ‘being’ not ‘having’, and an ethos that life should be savoured not survived…"
Here's the link:
http://www.lapinblu.com/everyday-spruce-5-ways-hygge-away-winter-blues/It turns out I've already been doing some Hyggeish things -- for example, trying new hot teas, burning seasonal-smelling candles, walking with my buddies outside even when it's cold, and making time to read under a soft, heavy blanket.
The whole concept feels very Mustachian to me, and I would love to hear if and how others are trying to incorporate Hygge into their winter life.
So... if winter just isn't your season, what are things you do to make it bearable?