Friluftsliv (pronounced free-loofts-leev) is a Scandinavian concept that literally translates to “open-air living” or “free-air life”. It describes a cultural philosophy and lifestyle centered on spending time outdoors, connecting with nature, and finding balance and mental well-being, regardless of the weather or season.
Waldeinsamkeit is a German compound word that translates literally to “forest loneliness” or “wood-solitude”, meaning the peaceful, meditative, and restorative feeling of being completely alone in the woods.
Ikigai (生き甲斐) is a Japanese concept that translates to “a reason for being” or “that which makes life worth living”
