metanoia
noun
meta·noia
ˌme-tə-ˈnȯi-ə 
: a transformative change of heart
especially
: a spiritual conversion
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According to Hunter, and the Greek Orthodox Church, metanoia means to change one’s mind; to expand it in such a way as to have a new perspective on the world or one’s self.
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Cassady Rosenblum, Rolling Stone, 28 June 2022
During this past year, consumers have been experiencing a metanoia - a turning point caused by the pandemic.
—Elizabeth Edwards, Forbes, 12 Oct. 2021
Cassady Rosenblum, Rolling Stone, 28 June 2022
During this past year, consumers have been experiencing a metanoia - a turning point caused by the pandemic.
—Elizabeth Edwards, Forbes, 12 Oct. 2021
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“Metanoia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/metanoia. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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