equanimities
States of calm
Equanimities is the plural of equanimity, a calm and even-tempered state of mind, especially under stress.
The word suggests composure that doesn't waver with circumstance—neither elated by good fortune nor crushed by bad.
The various equanimities she had cultivated over the years served her well in crisis.
Undisturbed peacefulness
- peacefulnessState of quiet tranquility
- calmFree from agitation
- stillnessComplete lack of motion
- quietudeState of calm stillness
placidity · repose · restfulness · inner peace · contentment · harmony · ease · relaxation
Graceful, unshakable calm
- aplombSelf-assured composure
- self-controlAbility to restrain impulses
- sangfroidImperturbable calm
- unflappabilityCalm despite turmoil
imperturbability · steadiness · levelheadedness · self-possession · coolness · restraint · dignity · patience
Focused attention practice
- zenMeditative calm
- awarenessState of perceiving reality
- presenceState of being somewhere
- detachmentSeparation or emotional uninvolvement
centering · contemplation · breathing · focus · acceptance · observation · stillness · letting go
Study of fundamental truths
- ZenoGreek paradox thinker
- SenecaStoic moralist of Rome
- Marcus AureliusStoic emperor of Rome
- virtueMoral goodness or merit
resilience · fortitude · endurance · acceptance · indifference · detachment · rationality · logos
tranquility
Undisturbed peacefulness
- peacefulnessState of quiet tranquility
- calmFree from agitation
- stillnessComplete lack of motion
quietude · placidity · repose · restfulness · inner peace · contentment · harmony · ease · relaxation · gentleness
poise
Graceful, unshakable calm
- aplombSelf-assured composure
- self-controlAbility to restrain impulses
- sangfroidImperturbable calm
unflappability · imperturbability · steadiness · levelheadedness · self-possession · coolness · restraint · dignity · patience · grace under pressure
meditation
Focused attention practice
detachment · centering · contemplation · breathing · focus · acceptance · observation · stillness · letting go · non-attachment
philosophy
Study of fundamental truths
- ZenoGreek paradox thinker
- SenecaStoic moralist of Rome
- Marcus AureliusStoic emperor of Rome
virtue · resilience · fortitude · endurance · acceptance · indifference · detachment · rationality · logos · discipline
equanimitiesanxieties
Persistent mental unease
panics · agitations · perturbations · nervousness · restlessness
equanimitiesalarm
Urgent warning signal
consternation · disturbance · dismay · desperation · frenzy
equanimitieshysteria
Uncontrollable emotional excess
volatility · excitability · overreactions · emotional instability · meltdowns
animal, animation, animate, animosity, unanimous, equanimity, animus, magnanimous, pusillanimous