Petta Reddast

 

Okay, so I’ve been

ruminating more than a

bit lately on 'petta reddast'

(tha-ta-reh-dst).

 

 

This is an Icelandic 

phrase I’ve just 

become aware of.

 

 

It has three

meaningful 

translations.

 

One:

“It will all work 

out okay.” or “It 

will fix itself.”

 

Two:

A rallying cry of

optimism + hope (used

especially when things

don’t look optimistic).

 

 

Three:

A mind-set that

has faith in good

outcomes + in the future.

 

 

It’s obviously a phrase

packed with positivity.

 

 

And I’m inclined

to embrace all three.

 

 

So, when life gets tricky

with unwelcome realities.

 

 

Uncertain times.

 

 

“Bad news on the doorstep.”

 

 

I’m leaning-into some

full-on petta reddast!

 

Join me?

  

What term describes 

how you stay positive?

 

I value you + your views, 

so let’s communicate!

Debby Barnes Sunday SideLines