ataraxia

In a sentence.

1. 01

   She sought ataraxia during an hour away from her phone.

2. 02

   The philosopher described ataraxia as a settled peace of mind.

Where it came from.

Ataraxia comes from ancient Greek ἀταραξία, built with a negative prefix and a verb meaning ‘to trouble’ or ‘disturb.’

Why it’s interesting.

Greek philosophy gave a precise name to mental stillness: a mind that is not easily shaken.