Cultivating HYGGE as a Spiritual Practice
A Special Edition of Photography Friday
In the Northern Hemisphere, we’re shifting from Autumn to Winter as the temperatures cool and the precipitation from cold fronts sweeps across the landscape.
It’s peak HYGGE season!
HYGGE (pronounced hoog’-uh) is a Danish term that communicates feelings of warmth and coziness, often in the company of dear ones.
From the VisitDenmark.com website:
“In essence, hygge means creating a warm atmosphere and enjoying the good things in life with good people. The warm glow of candlelight is hygge.🕯️ Cozying up with a loved one for a movie – that's hygge, too.
Like you, perhaps, I came across the Danish term many years ago and loved the visual feel that HYGGE suggests. Without making it a conscious endeavor, I began curating HYGGE into my ZENish lifestyle.
I’ve always been an early riser, even as a child. Nothing bothers me more than having to jump out of bed and start the day on the treadmill of work. No, I like to make my coffee, enjoy it in my bedroom, and …
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