Lasting for a very short time. Characterized by a brief lifespan or transient nature, often evoking beauty in impermanence.
The occurrence and development of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way. An unexpected fortunate discovery.
A strong desire to travel and explore the world. Originating from German, widely adopted in English to describe restlessness for adventure.
The defining spirit or mood of a particular period of history as shown by the ideas and beliefs of the time.
(of a voice or words) sweet or musical; pleasant to hear. Derives from Latin meaning 'honey-flowing'.
A pleasant smell that frequently accompanies the first rain after a long period of warm, dry weather. From Greek 'petra' (stone) and 'ichor'.
Occupying a position at, or on both sides of, a boundary or threshold. Often used to describe transitional spaces or states.
The realization that each random passerby is living a life as vivid and complex as your own. Coined in The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows.
Vivacious and enthusiastic. Originally describing the sparkling quality of a beverage due to carbonation.
An act of speaking one's thoughts aloud when by oneself or regardless of any hearers. Common in dramatic literature.
A Japanese business philosophy of continuous improvement. Emphasizes small, incremental changes that lead to significant results over time.
A concept in the philosophy of Friedrich Nietzsche describing a goal for humans to strive for: a person who has overcome nihilism.