Word of the Day

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Hello Friday people! This word of the day should help calm your mind so you can write something and post in the comments.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15

Ataraxy

[ADD-uh-rack-see]Part of speech: noun

Origin: greek, 17th century

• A state of calmness and tranquility
• Freedom from mental disturbance or anxiety

Examples of Ataraxy in a sentence

• Meditation and other methods of practicing mindfulness will help you achieve ataraxy.
• She was able to finally find ataraxy after years of therapy and facing her demons.

The probability and usefulness of a state of ataraxy was not ideal for a spy.

About Ataraxy

The pursuit of ataraxy involves eliminating feelings of anxiety and worry. Anxiety is the direct opposite of a state of calmness and tranquility. But don't worry, everyone experiences a little stress and anxiety in their day-to-day lives. The key is to not let it overwhelm you. Take a deep breath and repeat after us: ataraxy.

Did you Know?

Also known as ataraxia, ataraxy comes from Ancient Greek philosophy to describe a state of being free from all worries. Achieving ataraxy is a key component of several schools of philosophical thought, including Pyrrhonism, Epicureanism, and Stoicism.

Comments

[pfrye.livejournal.com]

Nice!