Randy Bjork, M.D
What does it mean to live in a soap bubble? How do you experience the richness of the multiverse? Do you think you live in a soap bubble? What makes you weep? Check out my new bubble picture: exploring the mystery
*umwelt [ˈʊmvɛlt]
*umwelt [ˈʊmvɛlt]
n Biology psychol
(Psychology) the environmental factors, collectively, that are capable of affecting the behaviour of an animal or individual
[from German Umwelt environment]
"Umwelten" seems like such a sad word for so many of the beautiful things that can make me weep. A new born's cry, a child's graduation day, a love story, spring with its glorious colors and fragrance, the phone call and hearing a loved one is safe--all of these and more are moments of precious joy. Even in profound sadness, I've found the kinds of profound peace and consolation which are weep-worthy. Thus, I think I'll use the word "welten" and just drop the "um".
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful list of events, happenings, feelings, and sensory pleasures that make you weep - thank you for sharing with us.
DeleteYou have my permission to drop the "um" !
Nicky
Focusing on the bubble aspect, I do need to spend time in a bubble. I tell people that I need to be in my Connie-Bubble when it's time to re-charge and re-energize. Being an introvert, this bubble-time is important to me. That being said, however, living in a bubble deprives you from experiencing the world and the world from experiencing you.
ReplyDeleteConnie - I'm glad that you know when it is time to re-charge and re-energize. If you need to go into a bubble to do that - more power to you! It doesn't sound like you live in a bubble but use it to prepare yourself to experience the goodness of the world. Good plan I'd say!
DeleteThanks so much for taking time to comment - helps us all - especially if we are introverts.
Nicky