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Meik Wiking, Meik Wiking: Little Book of Hygge (2016, Penguin UK)

Denmark is often said to be the happiest country in the world. That's down to …

Nice Morsel of Wisdom

I got exactly what I wanted from this book. It was a quick, pleasant read in between much heavier books. I heard about it from the Help Hole podcast but it was an easy sell. Of everywhere I visited for work, Copenhagen was my favorite.

I live near the coast of South Carolina which you might not think of as a home of hygge. I did finish it on a rainy day while cuddled up with a dog which seemed appropriate. Later in the day I was running errands downtown. Although I am limiting carbs, I did opt for a pastry just for the spirit of it.

Even outside of Denmark this is not a bad way to think about your approach to life. Take the moments of simple pleasures, of love and laughter where you can find them.