— word of the day, the living archive —
Ephemeral
Lasting only a short time, in a way that matters.
Gumption
noun
Practical courage and common sense — the nerve to start, plus the wits to finish.
character · everyday
Petrichor
noun
The earthy smell of rain hitting dry ground.
nature · science
Serendipity
noun
A happy accident — finding something good while looking for something else.
philosophy · everyday
Sonder
noun
The sudden realisation that strangers carry inner lives as deep as yours.
psychology · everyday