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Apricity
Apricity is derived from the Latin word apricus and means the warmth of the winter sun.
Though rarely used in modern times, it is a word that can help us embrace our Ikigai.
This time of year, the sun’s angle in the sky is similar to in October.
Even when the temps are wintry the sun is brighter and feels warmer.
We can sense winter is at an end.
The talented artist Jonathan Hey captures this idea in his splendid sketch.
Brief moments of warmth
Those moments of light and warmth ignite memories of balmy summer days and put us on the lookout for signs of spring.
Embracing turning points and milestones in the seasons is part of living into our Ikigai.
Giving a name to it makes embracing the warmth of the winter sun that much easier.
Love the reference to Latin words and meanings as you can tell I have an affinity to the so-called dead language. Sometimes using it to bob, weave and hid from Big Brother on the web ;) Great point with the warmth of the sun in the Winter as it proves out that a sunny day in the Summer for those that really enjoy the seasonal changes is but another day in the Summer. Yet in the Winter and the particular angle that is lower and warmer because of the cold offsets, this is a valued blessing to many. Lesson may be to value all in life, but especially those fleeting moments that may create the most warmth in memories!
"Giving a name to it makes embracing it much easier."
Isn't that true with so many things in life David?