The Nordic countries preserve unique cultural traditions and philosophies. Concepts that are often untranslatable into other languages given their extraordinary complexity in encouraging us to see life, our person, everyday life in a different light.
One of these is Sisu, a typically Finnish school of thought that encourages our perseverance and determination, qualities that very often we don’t believe we possess. Thanks to Sisu we can rediscover ourselves and face adversity, overcoming it successfully.
What is Sisu?
Saying Sisu means saying Finland, as they are part of the Finnish spirit. Unlike some Scandinavian traits, one of these is theHyggeSisu does not teach us to seek happiness in the little things of everyday life. Sisu is the drive that guides us in our personal battles, the strength and courage, the commitment to achieve the set objectives.
But be careful, our goal is not the goal, but the path we choose to take and the efforts we put into this journey, step by step. When we think of giving up in the face of an obstacle that appears timeless, but we find the way within ourselves and complete the task. That force is Sisu.
How was Sisu born?
The term Sisu means “inner” in Finnish. In 1745, a bishop of the country used the name yescunda to describe the region of our body where the strongest feelings originate. The word gained widespread currency during and after the 1939/40 Winter War against the Soviet Union.
The Finnish people used this concept to animate the fighters, recalling their immense tenacity, their honor. This is how Sisu began to become synonymous with resilience and perseverance.
Sisu: The Finnish way to courage, well-being and happiness
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How to apply Sisu to my daily life?
You don’t have to be Finnish to learn the concept of Sisu, although Finns believe that each of them comes into the world with a good dose of Sisu. Anyone can rediscover their Sisu and apply it to their life.
So how to do it? Starting to think that Sisu is an integral element of your being and your body, like emotions or arms and so on. Being part of you, you have to train it just like you would with your legs for example. Otherwise, by remaining “still” you will never know your potential.
You can train your Sisu in this way:
