L is for luftmensch.
Luftmensch is a Yiddish word that means someone with their head in the clouds. It’s often used to mean someone preoccuppied with intellectual or contemplative pursuits and not at all concerned with practical matters.
I happen to think that’s a perfect way to think about Fool.
And me as well.
I’m just back from 8 days away on retreat. And I’m in such an altered (and wonderful place!) returning to the grounded practicalities of my normal routine life just isn’t seeming possible at the moment. I truly feel like my head is in the clouds.
I thought about that yesterday as well. My flight home was delayed because of some bad weather, and I got to do a lot of cloud gazing while at the airport. But even more fun was the actual flying through the clouds. I find that inordinately delightful – there’s something just so magical about it. I try not to squeal in joy when in the plane, but I tell you, it does take effort. It makes all the not-wonderful parts about flying – the cramped conditions, irritable and stressed fellow passengers, and stale recycled germy air – all worth it. To be among the clouds.
What about you? Are you a luftmensch? A member of the Cloud Appreciation Society? Love to fly? Do tell – you know I love to hear.
Oh yes, I’m definitely a member of the Cloud Appreciation Society! A friend of mine is even more of a member. Long ago, she told me that her power animal is a cloud.
Oh I love that!
Oh, I wish, I wish…I’m the worst! I can’t fly anywhere without xanax or some stiff drinks. I used to love to fly…I don’t know what happened…
Well, the good thing about clouds is you can appreciate them lying on the ground too. And I appreciate you stopping by – thanks!
Ha ha! It’s quite something to be up the clouds metaphorically and literally! I love flying and on occasion when I dream of flying, I love that too (though I have to wonder whether I am properly grounded in reality). I am a luftmensch. Wonder if Lufthansa the airline ‘s name is derived from luft in some way.
Thanks Deborah, I enjoyed this!
I do love a flying dream too. So glad you flew by Susan!
I absolutely love flying but in the glider with no engine noise, no other people – just me, clouds (or not) and the birds… If there is any gliding club in your area go for a ride, it’s worth every penny and for that they have 2 seat gliders, one for the pilot on the back and for the passenger on the front. It is unforgettable experience.
hugs
I find it so inordinately delightful that you’re a glider pilot Evalina! I’m definitely putting a glider ride on my joys-to-be-experienced list.
A wonderful word I’ve never heard. I have a fondness for Yiddish words and I’m glad to be able to add this one.
It is a fabulous one isn’t it? So glad you stopped by Jyllian – thanks.