October 2024
July 2024
24
Dépaysé
(French) Situated in unfamiliar surroundings, being out of one's element, displaced, astray (adjective)
16
Tisane
An infusion (as of dried herbs) used as a beverage or for medicinal effects
08
Shikantaza
(Japanese) "just sitting" in Zen practice [Kirkville]
07
Diaphanous
Characterized by such fineness of texture as to permit seeing through
07
Naiad
Any of the nymphs in classical mythology living in and giving life to lakes, rivers, springs, and fountains
05
Catkins
Elongated cluster of single-sex flowers bearing scaly bracts and usually lacking petals. (Image 📸)
04
Equipoise
An equal distribution of weight; even balance; equilibrium.
June 2024
30
Colloquy
A conversation; a gathering for discussion of theological questions.
May 2024
April 2024
17
Aufheben
(German) To transcend, to shake off the past [Wiki]