A Universal Melancholy

01/01/2025 3 min

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode, we dive into the profound emotions encapsulated in the Portuguese word saudade and its counterparts in Arabic, hanin and shawq. These words express a unique blend of nostalgia, longing, and emotional attachment to what is lost or unreachable. Despite their cultural differences, they reveal a universal human experience of beauty within melancholy. Join me as we explore their meanings, artistic expressions, and their role in shaping identity and connection