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Happy Thought for 4 September, 2026

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  Have a Happy Thought: I’ve been a bit inconsistent lately, so this week is a two-for one. Part 1 – Nagori One of the great things about learning about other cultures and languages can be finding a out about a word that doesn’t exist in your language, even though the concept resonates deeply. Many English speakers find this in German words (like schadenfreude ). This week’s example comes out of Japan: Nagori: appreciating the fleeting beauty of the passage of time; or savouring something that you know will soon be ending. ·       The first hit of colour in leaves that reminds you to relish those last lingering summer nights ·       The last night in an old house before moving to a new one ·       Gathering for a (family or friend-group) reunion photo ·       Looking back at your footprints toward the end of a particularly enjoyable walk Here’s the nudge to make som...