Sonder

I learned a new word! Sonder!

Sonder is a noun that means “the feeling one has on realizing that every other individual one sees has a life as full and real as one’s own, in which they are the central character and others, including oneself, have secondary or insignificant roles.” ~ https://www.thedictionaryofobscuresorrows.com/concept/sonder#:~:text=The%20Awareness%20That%20Everyone%20Has,of%20your%20own%20unfolding%20story.

The term was coined by author John Koenig in 2012. It describes a feeling or awareness. I love this word for so many reasons but mostly because it helps us remove ourselves from ego.

Imagine a world where everyone sonders and treats everyone better because they realize that in the lives of others, they are not the center of the universe. But on the flip side, we would always treat ourselves as the main character in our life and not an observer. It would be a beautiful time to be alive!

Sit, sonder and recast your life. 💚