I thole, you thole, we all thole together: A thole word
Some days I barely manage to thole the Twitter experience. Other days, it sends wonderful gifts.
Last week, @RobGMacfarlane sent this gift:
Word of the day: “thole” – to endure with fortitude, to cope with suffering or challenge patiently & with dignity (Scots).
This is one of my favourite Scots verbs; quietly, toughly inspiring. If a situation is “tholeable” it is, in the end, with courage & support, survivable. pic.twitter.com/mv3U7x0OPD— Robert Macfarlane (@RobGMacfarlane) September 5, 2018
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Fantastic word, that.
Quietly, toughly inspiring, as he says. The simple act of reading the definition fills my “thole” with a renewed vigour.
Sometimes we feel like this lone twig on a barren tree.
Other days nothing can hold us back, like these robust colourful blossoms.
Lonely twig or robust blossom, I thole, you thole, we all thole together.
Posted on September 11, 2018, in Inspiration, spirituality, Writing. Bookmark the permalink. 2 Comments.
I like word plays, of course. The thole thing was special. I must find a way to use this word in a sentence. Someone may think I’m talking with a lisp.
Thanks, Arlene!
I was trying to hear the word in my mind as a Scottish person would speak it. Everything sounds better with a Scottish accent. 🙂