Practical Flânerie

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QUESTIONS THAT WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE(STYLE)

Simple prompts intended to help align you along your way.

Why Walking Helps Us Think: A Flâneur’s Guide

When you walk, your eyes are given a rest from screens and your brain is momentarily relieved from all the stresses of your working day. And what if I told you that walking isn’t just good for distracting your mind, that it could actually help you focus more effectively instead? After all, it was William Wordsworth who “wandered lonely as a cloud”, as many as 180,000 miles in his lifetime. Which is apparently just

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8 Books About Flâneurs to Embrace the Art of Urban Wandering

The term “flâneur” hails from 19th-century France and represents an individual who wanders the streets, observing and immersing oneself in urban life, without any particular aim or hurry. More than just a physical act, flânerie is an art form, a way of seeing the world and connecting with the city’s soul. It represents a romantic and philosophical stance that still resonates with many urban dwellers today. In this post, we will explore eight captivating

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Flâneur Quotes: A Collection of Words Related to the Art of Flânerie

Ah yes, the flâneur. The connoisseur of the street. He began as a literary figure and thanks to many commentators over the years, has evolved into a practical life philosophy. Here are some quotes and words related to the concept of the flâneur and his (or her) pastime, flânerie. Flâneur Quote from Edgar Allen Poe I felt singularly aroused, startled, fascinated. “How wild a history,” I said to myself, “is written within that bosom!” Then

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