Gazing vacantly into the distance without any particular thought. That glazed, unfocused look you get when your mind goes completely blank.

The concept of having a reason to get up in the morning — the intersection of what you love, what you're good at, what the world needs, and what you can be paid for.

The act of acquiring reading materials and letting them pile up without reading them. A common affliction among book lovers.

The time after a meal spent in conversation and leisure. In Spanish culture, this is considered the most important part of any meal.

The Danish and Norwegian concept of a quality of coziness and comfortable conviviality that engenders a feeling of contentment or well-being. Think candles, warm drinks, and good company.