CAPSULE | READS: Own It
Key takeaways in: 26 words that embody ‘owning it’ formatted like a dictionary from DVF’s book called Own It.
Aroma: Aroma is pleasure of the senses, the smell in the air, the perfume of the flower, the spice in the sauce — a touch of it makes all the difference.
Body: Body is our physical self — it requires and deserves our love and care. We must learn how it works, appreciate its functions, respect it and cherish it.
Coherence: Coherence is taking inventory of what we are and what we believe, making sure all is aligned, fits together and makes sense.
Discovery: Discovery is the best and most magical way to learn.
Essence: Essence is the extract of who we are — the undeniable core of someone or something.
Fragility: Accepting our fragility makes us strong.
Garden: A garden is a curated piece of land to grow flowers, herbs or vegetables. To cultivate our inner garden is knowing how to improve ourselves and to design our lives.
Habits: Habits can be good or bad; they reveal our character and determine our destiny.
Intimacy: “I despise small talk and love intimacy.” We don’t have to know someone well to be intimate; we only need to break the barriers, go deep and pay attention to their feelings as our own. Intimacy can build empathy.
Joy: Joy is the explosion of happiness and pleasure.
Loyalty: Loyalty to our own character is a primary source of strength. Loyalty to others is respecting them.
Magic: We all have a magic wand, and the more we use it, the more powerful it becomes.
No: No, is making a decision and being in charge.
Oasis: An oasis is an area of water, fertility and life in the middle of the desert. A place for unexpected hope, calm and infinite possibilities. To own it is to create an oasis inside ourselves.
Point-of-view: To be open minded and make our own decisions, we need to pay attention to all points of view, especially the ones we don’t agree with.
Quality time: Quality times means limiting distraction and fully owning the moment. It is a luxurious gift.
Routine: There is something reassuring about doing the same things at the same time. Routine is discipline, habit and comfort.
Sharing: Sharing is loving — it is to offer others what we have, what we feel and what we have experienced. What we share, grows.
Table: A table is a major place of ritual and most important piece of furniture — it’s where we eat, where the family meets, where we assemble and communicate. Around the table and a seat at the table are expressions we use all the time to inspire dialogue and find solutions.
Unity: Unity is being in harmony and agreeing. It is the welcome opposite of being divided.
Voyage: Voyage is the French word for journey. Our longest one is life itself; it needs to be enjoyed.
Words: Letters made words, words make sentences. Words are manifestations of thought. Powerful, they carry energy and need to be used carefully. To pay attention to words is to pay attention to life, our destiny.
X-factor: An x-factor is a quality, a special value that can impact and change any given situation. It is also the kiss at the end of a friendly note.
Yes: Yes is an expression for positivity, decisions, and action. “Say yes to life even in its strangest and harshest problems.”
Zebra: Zebra feels like the essence of chic. A zebra is a like the most charming small horse wrapped in a DVF print.
Introducing Reads as a capsule in the Learn Segment. Each week for the remainder of the year, we’ll be extracting key takeaways and notes from 26 books read in 26 weeks as a practice to nourish learning. Join us in the (re)wiring!
