Uniting the World: The Power of Words Across Different Cultures

We all know that words are very powerful; they are the heart of how we talk to each other and the building blocks of the information we share. 

Although I've mentioned before how words can sometimes cause division, today's blog focuses on how they can also bring us closer and make our lives better.

Different words from around the world have deep meanings that can help us become our best selves:

•  Henko (Japanese): A big change that you can't go back from, which helps us rise above our fears.
•  Nunchi (Korean): The skill of understanding and responding well to what other people feel and think.
•  Bildung (German): Growing personally and culturally through learning and life experiences, which makes us more aware and wiser.
•  Querencia (Spanish): A place where you feel safe and comfortable, free to be yourself, where you find peace and happiness.
•  Eunomia (Greek): A state of being happy and in harmony, feeling well and peaceful.
•  Vorfreude (German): The excitement you feel when you know something good is going to happen.
•  Abayomi (Yoruba): The joy that comes after getting through tough times.
•  Karuna (Sanskrit): Feeling for others who are suffering and wanting to help them feel better.
•  Sisu (Finnish): The inner strength to face life’s challenges.
•  Jiko Keihatsu (Japanese): Learning and growing on your own to understand yourself better.
•  Kansha (Japanese): Being deeply thankful for the big and small things people do for us.
•  Epiphany (Greek): A moment when you suddenly feel inspired or realize something important.
•  Ubuntu (African): Living a life that values empathy and sharing within your community.
•  Orenda (Iroquois): A spiritual force that lets people and things change their own or others' destinies.
•  Seijaku (Japanese): Finding calmness even when things are chaotic.
•  Wabi-Sabi (Japanese): Seeing beauty in things that are not perfect.
•  Ananda (Sanskrit): Complete joy that comes when you connect deeply with your true self.

These words from around the world are like echoes calling out to us, the light from our shared human spirit wanting to show through each of us.

Using these meaningful words often can change how our brains work and help us grow in understanding, not just by ourselves but together.

By embracing these words, we can open up a whole new world full of endless possibilities that push us toward a brighter future.

Find your balance; the world needs you!