Ikigai Thought for Today: The Winter Sun
Embracing the meaning of an old word.
Audio narration by David Marlow
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 expressing our Ikigai.
Giving a name to it makes embracing the warmth of the winter sun that much easier.
Quest well.
Sun angle is a big thing. How many times have you gotten sunburn walking on the beach in the morning or evening, because you're like a walking solar panel angled right at it? We can use that to our advantage in the winter. Soaking up the positive energy, while both reflecting and predicting positively.