#Occhiolism November 1
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In November 2025, many of us will be taking part in the 30-Day Human Condition Coach4aday Challenge. “Human conditions” can refer to the wide range of physical, mental, emotional, and social experiences that define our lives. Each day we will spotlight or describe those experiences. I am going to use this challenge to dive into a book called “The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows” written by John Koenig. It provides the readers words for feelings or human conditions we might be hard to describe. My condition for today is OCCHIOLISM.
Back in May 2024 I participated in the 30-Day Astronomy Challenge. Each day as I wrote about the stars, planets, galaxies, and the vast universe, my understanding of its enormity deepened—and with it, my own sense of insignificance quietly expanded. Didn’t know how to describe that human condition or feeling but thanks to The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows I realize there may be a word that came close. That word is Occhiolism.
Human Condition-30 Day Challenge Guidelines
As with previous challenges, participants are encouraged to adapt the guidelines to fit their own circumstances. If you can, commit to sharing something about a Human Condition during the month of November.
- Record or Describe a Human Condition. Try, if possible, to provide an example
- Share with a challenge partner if you have one.
- Join the conversation by posting on social media with the hashtag #Coach4adayChallenge
If you need help in clarifying Human Conditions here are some examples
🧠 Mental Conditions
Focus on how we think and process information.
💪 Physical Conditions
Relate to the body, energy, and health.
💖 Emotional Conditions
Involve feelings, empathy, and self-regulation.
🌍 Social Conditions
Reflect our interactions and sense of community.
🕊️ Spiritual or Purpose-Driven Conditions
Address meaning, values, and connection to something larger
November 1-Occhiolism
To simplify the human condition known as Occhiolism—it’s the feeling that arises when you recognize just how small your perspective truly is. The more I learned about the universe, the stronger that feeling grew. It’s not an easy word to pronounce, but it’s surprisingly easy to understand.
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