In this episode, we're going to explore the philosophies of Sisu, Wabi-Sabi, Ubuntu, and Meraki. These philosophies from Finland, Japan, South Africa, and Greece will give us insight about the world around us and reframe our lives for the better. We're going to investigate their rich origins, profound meaning, and talk about how these concepts can apply to how we navigate through life and interact with the world.

Resources:

"Sisu- The Finnish Art of Inner Strength": https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20180502-sisu-the-finnish-art-of-inner-strength

"Sisu -Transforming Barriers into Frontiers" (TedTalk): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UTIizGyf5kU&t=314s

"Northerns Cope in Different Ways with Prolonged Winter Darkness": https://thebarentsobserver.com/en/life-and-public/2018/12/northerners-cope-different-ways-prolonged-winter-darkness#:~:text=Studies%20have%20found%20that%20around,occurs%20in%20autumn%20and%20winter.

https://www.countryreports.org/country/Finland/geography.htm

"Japan's Unusual Way to View the World": https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20181021-japans-unusual-way-to-view-the-world

"5 Teachings from the Japanese Philosophy That Can Drastically Change Your Life": https://www.omaritani.com/blog/wabi-sabi-philosophy-teachings

"What is Wabi-Sabi?"https://www.rethinkdesignstudio.com/blog/2020/4/21/what-is-wabi-sabi-the-history-behind-this-japanese-philosophy#:~:text=With%20roots%20in%20Chinese%20Zen,his%20tea%20master%2C%20Takeeno%20Joo.

"What We can Learn from the African Philosophy of Ubuntu": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7UojwMiRpNM

"I am Because We Are": https://www.ttbook.org/interview/i-am-because-we-are-african-philosophy-ubuntu

"Nelson Mandela Explains 'Ubuntu' Concept": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVznJ22YCcg

"Meraki: An Ancient Greek Secret": https://medium.com/mind-cafe/meraki-an-ancient-greek-secret-for-a-rich-life-bdccc23c948a

"Translating the Untranslatable": https://www.npr.org/2005/01/19/4457805/translating-the-untranslatable

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