Equanimity: The Holy Grail of Calmness & Grace?

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How can we find a calm harbor within ourselves amid life’s storms?
How can we develop our ability to remain composed and centered when faced with challenges?
The answer lies in the practice of equanimity.
Equanimity is a state of psychological balance and stability. Evenness of mind and temper allows us to navigate the many curveballs that life may throw at us with grace and serenity.
Equanimity is not just an ancient virtue in various spiritual and philosophical traditions, but also a subject of growing interest to modern psychologists. Let’s investigate how we can cultivate it in our own lives.
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