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Katie O'Keeffe's avatar

I have grappling with words to describes emotions the last two days and you've inspired me to look beyond the English language today to see what new words I can find. Here a few great ones to describe how I feel after reading your weekly posts, Andrew:

* Yugen (Japanese): A profound and mysterious sense of the beauty of the universe, and the sad beauty of human suffering. It can also mean appreciation for the unfathomable nature of knowledge and learning. I definitely feel this.

* Numinous (English): Describing an experience that makes you fearful yet fascinated, awed yet attracted - the powerful feeling of being overwhelmed and inspired

* Satori (Japanese): A sudden flash of enlightenment, or a moment of intense insight and awakening

* Meraki (Greek): Doing something with soul, creativity, or love; putting something of yourself into your work, particularly when you are inspired or passionate about it

* Eudaimonia (Greek): A contented state of being happy, healthy and prosperous; a feeling of fulfilment that comes from the pursuit of new knowledge and self-improvement

* Epiphany (English): A moment of sudden and great revelation or realisation, often inspired by learning or discovering something new.

As always, Andrew, a huge thank you for all you do!

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Andrew Hollo's avatar

Thanks as always for your seriously thoughtful remarks Katie! And, for enriching my vocabulary further . . . a nice way to finish a productive week here.

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Dennis's avatar

amazing...;-)

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Marianne shearer's avatar

Amazing as always Andrew! The M&A assessment is vital for understanding drivers values and potential benefits. I’d love a copy of your continuum, these options are so practical and getting the right match so important.

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Becky's avatar

Excellence once again!

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Anthony Raitman's avatar

Hey Andrew. We have recently established a National Youth Advisory Group of 15 young people with a care experience and I hope they feel empowered and inspired to create the change they want to see. BTW I’d love a copy of your M&A continuum. Have a great weekend

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Trent Bartlett's avatar

Yet another thought provoking Mindset - touching on the 3 very things foremost in my mind this week - uncanny and thank you Andrew.

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Andrew Hollo's avatar

That IS uncanny . . . how on earth could that even happen?

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