Hózhóogo naasháa dooleeł
The Navajo phrase for "walk in beauty" is Hózhóogo naasháa dooleeł.
When do people say it?
The phrase reflects a central concept in Navajo philosophy, expressing the desire for a person to live a life of balance, harmony and aesthetic and spiritual order.
Did you know?
- In traditional Navajo healing ceremonies, the goal is to restore Hózhó to a person who has fallen out of balance with the world.
- The phrase is closely tied to the Navajo creation stories and the instructions given to humans to maintain harmony with the natural world.
- The concept of Hózhó is so central that it is often used to describe not just beauty but also health and the absence of conflict.
Example conversation
Brandon and Michelle are wishing each other well before a trip.
- BrandonHózhóogo naasháa dooleeł.I walk in beauty.
- MichelleHózhóogo naashááł.You walk in beauty too.
- BrandonAhéhee', Michelle.Thank you, Michelle.
- MichelleHózhó nááníł, Brandon.Be in beauty, Brandon.
