There’s definitely a lot for us in the UK to take from Danish and Scandinavian culture as a whole.
Thanks for introducing the concept of Hygge. It encompasses a lot of what we lack in UK culture. My apartment block is the same - most people are quiet and keep them self to themselves.
Do you plan to continue with the Hygge philosophy in your flat?
I discovered Hygge a few years ago, I actually came across the Hygge book by Meik W. and the whole concept resonated with me so much.
I live in Canada and we also don't practice anything close to Hygge. I've spent a lot of time in England, I am actually planning on moving there this summer for good (yaay!), but I'd almost venture to say our lack of Hygge'ness is even less here then the UK. We are so focused on work and spending money and status that we've become incredibly out of touch with our bodies and the world around us and what it is we actually want out of our lives... It's actually wild and so sad.
The idea of Hygge really brings being present in life and what's important into perspective and I think we could all benefit from this type of connection - as Johann Hari put it so well in his book (which I also love and think every single human should read!).
I think your post will inspire people to try to incorporate more Hygge into their daily lives which will hopefully bring about some positive changes and overall awareness on how far we've strayed.
Loved this Ed!
There’s definitely a lot for us in the UK to take from Danish and Scandinavian culture as a whole.
Thanks for introducing the concept of Hygge. It encompasses a lot of what we lack in UK culture. My apartment block is the same - most people are quiet and keep them self to themselves.
Do you plan to continue with the Hygge philosophy in your flat?
I loved this Ed! You nailed it on the head here.
I discovered Hygge a few years ago, I actually came across the Hygge book by Meik W. and the whole concept resonated with me so much.
I live in Canada and we also don't practice anything close to Hygge. I've spent a lot of time in England, I am actually planning on moving there this summer for good (yaay!), but I'd almost venture to say our lack of Hygge'ness is even less here then the UK. We are so focused on work and spending money and status that we've become incredibly out of touch with our bodies and the world around us and what it is we actually want out of our lives... It's actually wild and so sad.
The idea of Hygge really brings being present in life and what's important into perspective and I think we could all benefit from this type of connection - as Johann Hari put it so well in his book (which I also love and think every single human should read!).
I think your post will inspire people to try to incorporate more Hygge into their daily lives which will hopefully bring about some positive changes and overall awareness on how far we've strayed.
Love you, bye!