Euthamia

/juːˈθeɪmiə/ noun

Definition

A state of calm contentment or peaceful well-being of mind and spirit.

Etymology

From Greek eu- meaning 'well' combined with thymos meaning 'spirit' or 'mind.' The term describes a condition of spiritual peace that the ancient Greeks saw as a desirable state of being.

Kelly Says

The ancient Greeks had dozens of words for different types of happiness—euthamia is the quiet, contented kind you feel watching a sunset, not the jumping-up-and-down excitement of victory. It's peace, not joy.

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