“The Little Book of Hygge” by Meik Wiking — “10 bullets-100 words” — Book Summary

“10 bullets-100 words” is an attempt to sketch and summarize my learning from a book in a way which is akin to a wholesome meal i.e. right ingredients, sufficient quantity, and sound quality to satisfy the soul and the body.

Book title — “The Little of Book of Hygge — The Danish Way to live well”, Author — Meik Wiking

1. Denmark — one of the happiest countries in the world.
2. Despite the gloomy-dark weather and high tax rates, Danes are happy!
3. This book is a guide to what leads to Hygge. The Danes way!
4. Hygge — Hoo-Ga. “You don’t spell it, you feel it!”
5. Hygge — Coziness, Togetherness, Warmth, and Well-being.
6. Hygge — attitude, approach, and atmosphere to happiness that’s created artificially.
7. Hygge — Candles, Lamps, Fireplaces, Hot drinks, Board games, Music, Warm sweater, Fluffy socks, Good friends, Parties, and a Good Book.
8. Hygge — Live, and experience it anywhere and anytime.
9. Hygge — Hyggekrog, Hyggelig, and Hyggestund.
10. Hygge — Be content at the moment!

This is not a book review. “10 bullets-100 words” is a summary of my learnings from this book.

After reading this book, I am now frequently looking around for Hygge around me. The small moments of happiness, a hot cup of tea in the morning, tasty & healthy breakfast, sounds of rains, spending time with family & friends, this is Hygge. Now, I savor the flavors of my cakes and my pastries. Now, I take a sip of my coffee with closed eyes. Now, I love my meditation more. Now, I search for my style of Hygge.

100 words are as easy as it’s challenging to summarise a good book. There is so much which remains unsaid. Still, I realize, confining myself to 100 words will bring out more creativity and efforts.

And this is exactly what came about. Hope this structure entices you to pick up this book, learn a new thing or two and expand your outlook.

Thanks for reading.

Some relevant snippets from the book.

Images by Nishith Goyal (Source: Book — The Little Book of Hygge — The Danish Way to Live by Meik Wiking)

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