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Equanimity

Category: Emotional Regulation & Mental Health
Tags: Stoicism, Resilience
  • Definition
  • The Science
  • The Practice
  • Common Pitfalls

Overview

Life is a roller coaster. Clinging to highs and fighting lows is exhausting.

Definition

Equanimity is mental stability. The 'eye of the storm'. Caring without being crushed.

The Science

Ventral Vagal Anchor

Staying safe/social even when stressed. Widening the window of tolerance.

The Practice

It's Like This

  1. Pause.
  2. Mantra: 'Right now, it's like this.'
  3. Find the center.
  4. Acceptance.

Common Pitfalls

  • Spiritual bypassing.
  • Indifference.

Key Takeaway

You can't stop the waves, but you can surf.

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