equanimity
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What does equanimity mean?
Equanimity is a quality of emotional stability and composure, particularly in times of high stress.
The word equanimity is often associated with spiritual and religious practices, especially the goals of Buddhism.
The adjective form of equanimity is equanimous, which is used to describe someone or something that has such a quality.
Example: It can be difficult for students to maintain equanimity during final exams, so we encourage them to manage their stress in healthy ways.
Where does equanimity come from?
The first records of the word equanimity in English come from the early 1600s. It comes from the Latin aequanimitās, which is a combination of aequ(us), meaning “even,” “plain,” and “equal,” and anim(us), meaning “mind,” “spirit,” and “feelings.”
The word equanimity has been used in religions and philosophical practices to refer to a state of mind that people should strive for—essentially a state of calm and tranquility. Equanimity is often listed as one of Buddhism’s four “sublime states of mind,” and is equivalent to a sense of peace. It can also be used in general and secular ways. A simpler synonym is calmness.
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What are some other forms of equanimity?
- equanimous (adjective)
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How is equanimity used in real life?
Followers of some religions and philosophies strive to achieve equanimity.
A person living in the company of those who have a vision of oneness acquires the quality of equanimity.
— Swami Avdheshanand (@AvdheshanandG) April 19, 2015
Mettā (Benevolence)
Karuṇā (Kindness)
Muditā (Empathetic joy)
Upekkhā (Equanimity)
Today & every day, let's uphold these 4 immeasurables of Buddhism, also represented in the #SriLankan flag by the 4 Bodhi leaves. @UN RC @SingerHanaa #VesakDay message https://t.co/iJQOKd5GpJ pic.twitter.com/aLMa4hPpNd— UN in Sri Lanka (@UNSriLanka) May 18, 2019
In this @MindfulOnline article, we are reminded that our mindfulness practice can allow us to stop, listen, and hold present #conversations so that, “we may embody equanimity in the face of difficulty.” https://t.co/T6wF8Gp857
— Harvard Center for Health and Happiness (@HarvardCenterHH) June 12, 2020
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Which of the following is an antonym (opposite) of equanimity?
A. calmness
B. placidity
C. balance
D. agitation