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  • POST BY : Blake Miner
  • August 2, 2019

What is a Flâneur? An Incomplete Guide to the Meaning and Philosophy

Our most valuable thoughts are often those that arise by chance at the moments we least expect them. There’s the brilliant business idea when you’re walking down the sidewalk, in no particular hurry to get where you’re going, merely taking in the sights and sounds. The drowsy midnight discovery that wakes you up from your pre-sleep hypnotic trance. The elevator epiphany. Traffic light insight. Bathtub revelation. It’s these random moments that are the raison
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  • POST BY : Blake Miner
  • August 23, 2019

17 Eye-Opening Travel Words From Foreign Languages (For the Journey)

Untranslatable Foreign Words Journey Traveler
1. Flânerie  Definition: Aimless strolling or sauntering without a set plan or defined destination; walking at a leisurely pace, simply observing as you’re being taken along.  Part of Speech: Noun Origin: French 2. Fernweh Definition: A longing or craving for distant, far-off places; “homesick” for places you’ve never been to. Literally: farsickness.  Part of Speech: Noun Origin: German 3. Alpas   Definition: To become free or untied; to break loose. Part of Speech: Verb Origin:
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  • POST BY : Blake Miner
  • August 27, 2019

Flânerie Definition: What Does the Word Actually Mean?

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I just realized that nowhere on this site is there a proper definition of flânerie, so here it is. As I’m able to live it more and more in my life, I’ll be better able to define it. For now, consider this an evolving work in progress. What is Flânerie? Before we answer this, let’s get two other definitions out of the way first: Flâner (v, French) : to saunter aimlessly Flâneur (n, French)
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  • POST BY : Blake Miner
  • July 5, 2019

What is a Polymath?

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What is a Polymath? A polymath is someone who has expertise or knowledge that spans a vast number of areas. Polymaths are multi-talented, love learning, and excel in several different fields. You can liken them to a Renaissance man (or woman) in the modern day. Although the term wasn’t used until the 20th century, it’s applied to many of the great thinkers from that period. The term comes from Greek, and means “having learned
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  • POST BY : Blake Miner
  • July 4, 2019

WTF is a Multipotentialite?

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What is a Multipotentialite? Multipotentiality is a term from psychology that refers to the ability for a person to excel in multiple endeavors, careers or fields. It arose from educational research in the area of giftedness. It can also refer to the trait of having multiple interests spanning across fields or areas as opposed to being strong in just one. The opposite of a specialist, a multipotentialite is someone who has the trait of
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  • POST BY : Blake Miner
  • July 10, 2019

What is a Dandy? A Brief History and 101 Guide

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A dandy is a fashion trendsetter who places a high degree of importance on physical appearance, always staying fashionable, well-groomed and elegantly dressed. Almost to the point of religion, a dandy follows a strict set of aesthetic principles and lives his life in accordance with them. Historically, dandies were very conscious of how they were perceived by others, refining their mannerisms, body language and voice to maintain a nonchalant demeanour. They strived to become
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