Bench Quote by Louisa Thomsen Brits

“Hygge involves comfort, cosiness, a sense of wellbeing, and a relaxed frame of mind. -Judith Friedman Hansen”

— Louisa Thomsen Brits

“Hygge is about an atmosphere and an experience, rather than about things. It is about being with the people we love. A feeling of…

— Meik Wiking

“Experiencing a sense of presence and belonging is challenging when we're stressed or distracted. Hygge isn't the complete absence of the usual demands of…

— Louisa Thomsen Brits

“...the salient feature of hygge is the atmosphere of warm and relaxed enjoyment of the moment which it allows. While it is nurtured by…

— Louisa Thomsen Brits

“Because interiority focuses on the inside-outside aspect of hygge, it introduces the important theme of contrast. When we hygger there is a sense of…

— Louisa Thomsen Brits

“There is a simple fidelity to the moment that we experience through hygge. ...we adjust our surroundings to guide our energy and desire. Hygge…

— Louisa Thomsen Brits

“When we are content, our daily actions are infused with a quiet satisfaction that we share with those around us. We become aware of…

— Louisa Thomsen Brits

“Hygge is a quality of presence and an experience of togetherness. It is a feeling of being warm, safe, comforted and sheltered. Hygge is…

— Louisa Thomsen Brits

“Hygge is our awareness of the scale of our existence in contrast to the immensity of life. It is our sense of intimacy and…

— Louisa Thomsen Brits

“It must be emphasized that hygge entails commitment to the present moment and a readiness to set distractions aside. -Judith Friedman Hansen”

— Louisa Thomsen Brits

“Hygge is about having less, enjoying more; the pleasure of simply being. It is generous and celebratory, a way to remember the importance of…

— Louisa Thomsen Brits

“Hygge is evoked in situations where there is nothing to accomplish but letting go to the present moment in a way that's more aligned…

— Louisa Thomsen Brits