Another interesting word. This one is Japanese and means roughly “death from overwork” – pretty much what too many Americans seem to be doing – chasing something – wanting too much, etc.

Of course when I am idle, my mind drifts hedonistically and if there are distractions present (and even when they are not) I will inevitably be drawn to them, sucked in by the potentialities and hopes, but as my own philosophy espouses, hope is one of humankind’s most powerful feelings alongside its complement, laziness… not sure what that says about me – oh well…