Ataraxy
[ADD-uh-rack-see]
Part of speech: noun
Origin: Greek, 17th century
1.
A state of calmness and tranquility
2.
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."
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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.
