Simply..in order to flourish....

4/6/2024

..(flourish is my word for the year) Joie de vivre has to be cultivated, and la doce vita has to be created! By me.

Occasionally at lucky times these just happen, but mostly they require my attention and effort. I do flourish if I can have a little of them each day. The garden is flourishing, friendships are flourishing, and some precious relationships which sometimes flourish in times of adversity..

Can you think of an English equivalent of those two expressions - joie de vivre and la doce vita - other than direct translations?

Forgive me if posts are a bit erratic this month. Late or even missing. There's a lot going on!

Happy June everyone,

6 Comments

Gail

4/6/2024 03:13:38 am

I hope happy or productive activities are keeping you occupied

We understand You have a life outside of blogging . I enjoy your posts whether daily or not

Freda

5/6/2024 02:46:50 am

Thank you, Gil. Some good, some not so good as in most peoples lives!

Mary R.

4/6/2024 07:06:17 am

Gail says it perfectly. And all your attention to little details continually reminds me to do the same, Freda😊.

Freda

5/6/2024 02:47:30 am

Thank you, MaryR.

MaryB

4/6/2024 12:46:11 pm

Oh Freda ,you must give family and friends priority over the blog and we will enjoy your company whenever you feel able to write. As for your question, I think they are both expressions from sunny southern climates which don't have a northern equivalent. Perhaps Danish hygge , although in UK we tend to regard that as a wintertime concept. Wishing you a flourishing June. x

Freda

5/6/2024 02:50:38 am

I have sometimes wished I lived in sunnier climes! This morning we had beautiful sunshine for 15 minutes then very heavy rain. Hard to plan anything. Hey Ho.

Simply..in order to flourish....

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