New age neologisms

This way of speaking is inscrutable, but it’s also oddly familiar. I’ve heard many of Heather’s frequently used words — like, “holistic,” “synergy,” “actualize,” “integrate,” “frequencies,” “vibrations,” “alignment,” “paradigm shift,” “organic,” “intentional” — in a very different context: my old media start-up job. “Can we make sure we’re aligned on that initiative?” “There’s an ongoing paradigm shift in the wellness space.” You’ve probably come across similar terms, perhaps arranged in slightly different linguistic shapes; this quasi-mystical glossary has found its way into the mouths of everyone from Peloton instructors (“Set your intention for this class, and awaken!”) to millennial preachers at trendy Christian megachurches, like Hillsong (“This is a missional church for authentic, intentional Christ followers”). Hell, just the other day, I entered a West Hollywood salon to procure my first haircut in a year, and my stylist told me my “vibration” had “upgraded” since the last time she saw me. -- Amanda Montell, 2021
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Neologisms; New age
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