Tag Archives: worry

It’s a new wind, so blow no ill

Posted on February 7, 2021 by Confanity

明日は明日の風が吹く (Ashita wa ashita no kaze ga fuku; “Tomorrow, tomorrow’s wind will blow.”) Definition: Things might be bad today, but tomorrow could well be better, so don’t let it get you in a funk. Alternately: you don’t know what the … Continue reading →

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Be prepared!

Posted on March 23, 2020 by Confanity

And be clean in word and deed. 備えあれば憂いなし (Sonae areba urei nashi; “If yes prep, no worries”) Definition: If you habitually take the time and effort to make sure you’re prepared for a worst-case scenario, then you’ll be a lot … Continue reading →

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A little high; a little low; any way the wind blows

Posted on January 28, 2015 by Confanity

一喜一憂 i-.kki.ichi.yuu Literally: one – joy – one – sorrow/anxiety Alternately: Alternating positve and negative feelings: joy and sorrow, hope and fear, cheerfulness and worry. Being unable to put one’s mind at ease. Mood swings. Extreme sensitivity to small changes … Continue reading →

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