By
Annette Cole Mastron, Communications Director for Southern Writers Magazine
Happy
Fall, y’all! Yes, it’s hard to think cozy and all things fall when it’s 100
degrees in my neck of the woods. Cooler temperatures are promised for this
week, fingers crossed. Pumpkin spice everything has arrived, so you know it’s
fall.
The
word, “hygge” keeps popping up in various articles I’ve recently seen. I dove
into finding out more about it. Hygge (pronounced hue-guh) is a Danish word art
of creating intimacy. Dictionary.com defines “Hygge is
a Danish cultural concept and value of warm, happy coziness and togetherness,
which people make time for in everyday life. Outside of Denmark, hygge is
commonly referred to as "the good feeling you get from a well-curated,
cozy, and aesthetically pleasing environment."
It’s
a live in the moment vibe you can create for yourself. Unlike other catch
words, hygge doesn’t require any cash investment. It’s about using what you
have and creating a cozy space for yourself, friends and family. You don’t need
to buy a “hygge writing desk” and there are no “hygge foods” to consume. Are
you in, now?
Even
HGTV is focusing on hygge. “HGTV Urban Oasis 2019 embraces the elements
of a hygge lifestyle with simple, modern design that emphasizes the joy of the
everyday.”
For
me, I always rearrange my reading/writing area by adding a comfy cozy throw and
pillow. #hyggeMySpace
My
deep dive into hygge found some interesting articles. There is a Pinterest
board on “journal writing and hygge.” There are numerous articles to peruse on
This board. One
article from montanahappy.com provided
100 journal hygge writing prompts to get your creative juices flowing; Here are
10 of their “Hygge Journal Writing Prompts:
1)
What advice would you give your younger self, knowing what you know now?
2)
If your employer gave you a month-long paid sabbatical, what would you do and
where would you go?
What
elements are the most important in designing your dream house?
4)
When was the last time you felt in awe of something?
5)
What’s your favorite restaurant or coffee house, and what about it makes it so
unique?
6)
If you could start your dream career, knowing you wouldn’t fail – what would
that career look like?
7)
What’s your top destination on your bucket list and describe what it is you
would like to see and experience there?
8)
What simple things make you happy? How are you going to make room in your
life for experiencing more of them?
9)
How do you express your creativity?
10)
When have you felt “in the flow” of life, where whatever you were working on
was effortless? What do you think prompted it? “
Are
you ready to try to give your writing/reading space the hygge vibe and try some
hygge writing exercises?
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