Mindfulness And Meditation Vocabulary

noun freedom from mental disturbance

• The philosopher sought ataraxy through meditation and self-reflection.
• I find a sense of ataraxy when I go for a long walk in nature.
• I need to chill out and find some ataraxy before I lose my mind.
• In the chaos of the city, she found a sense of ataraxy in the quiet of the library.

verb to take air into the lungs and then expel it, especially as a regular physiological process

• It is important to remember to breathe deeply during moments of stress.
• Hey, just take a deep breath and relax.
• Dude, just chill out and breathe, everything will be fine.
• In times of chaos, sometimes all we can do is breathe and trust in the process.

adjective continuing without stopping or pausing

• The ceaseless rain caused flooding in the area.
• The never-ending construction noise is driving me crazy.
• I can't stand the non-stop chatter in this room.
• His ceaseless pursuit of perfection is admirable.

noun a small movement or series of movements that you make because you are nervous, bored, or excited

verb to make small movements, especially of your hands or feet, because you are nervous, bored, or excited

• The child couldn't stop fidgeting during the meeting.
• She always fidgets with her hair when she's nervous.
• Why do you always have to fidget with your phone?
• The idea of starting a new job made him fidget with excitement.

verb to make a low, steady continuous sound like that of a bee

• The sound of the humming machinery filled the factory floor.
• I could hear a faint humming coming from the fridge.
• She was humming along to her favorite song on the radio.
• The city was alive with the humming of activity and excitement.

noun a state or condition of quietness or silence

verb to make or become quiet or silent

• The librarian asked everyone to hush as people were studying in the library.
• Hush! I'm trying to concentrate here.
• Hey, hush up! I'm trying to hear what they're saying.
• The falling snow hushed the bustling city, creating a peaceful atmosphere.

adjective not revealing or affected by emotion

• The judge remained impassive throughout the entire trial, carefully considering all the evidence presented.
• She tried to make him laugh with her jokes, but he just sat there impassive.
• I could tell by his impassive expression that he wasn't impressed with the concert.
• Her face was like an impassive mask, hiding all of her true emotions.

noun a release or relinquishment of something or someone

verb to release or relinquish one's grip on something

adjective not applicable

adverb not applicable

pronoun not applicable

preposition not applicable

conjunction not applicable

interjection not applicable

article not applicable

• It is important to learn how to let go of past grievances in order to move forward.
• Hey, just let go of the stress and enjoy the moment.
• Dude, you need to just let that drama go and chill out.
• Sometimes we need to let go of our fears and take a leap of faith.

noun a state of mental or emotional calmness, tranquility, and freedom from worry or anxiety

• Having all necessary insurance coverage gives me peace of mind.
• Knowing my car is parked in a secure garage gives me peace of mind.
• When I have my phone charged, I have peace of mind.
• Letting go of grudges can bring a sense of peace of mind.

noun a small, smooth stone found on the beach or in a river

verb not applicable

adjective not applicable

adverb not applicable

pronoun not applicable

preposition not applicable

conjunction not applicable

interjection not applicable

article not applicable

• The geologist studied the composition of each pebble found along the riverbank.
• I found a smooth pebble on the beach and decided to keep it as a souvenir.
• Let's skip pebbles across the pond and see whose goes the farthest.
• Each pebble in the path represents a challenge we must overcome on our journey to success.

verb to make or become quiet; to silence or calm

adjective having the quality of being quiet or peaceful

• The soundproofing in the room was very effective at quietening outside noise.
• I tried to quieten the kids down by giving them some snacks.
• She told him to hush up and stop talking, but he wouldn't quieten.
• The storm eventually passed, quietening the raging winds and rain.

noun the belief that perfection and spiritual peace are attained by passive contemplation and the suppression of emotions and desires

• Quietism is a philosophical approach that emphasizes inner peace and contemplation.
• Some people find comfort in quietism, focusing on their own thoughts and feelings.
• I'm all about that quietism life, just chilling and keeping to myself.
• In the chaos of the city, he found solace in the quietism of the countryside.

noun the act or process of getting rid of something or someone

• We are glad to be finally rid of that troublesome employee. Good riddance.
• I'm so happy that my noisy neighbors moved out. Good riddance!
• I can't believe I wasted so much time on that toxic relationship. Good riddance, I say.
• Letting go of past regrets is like saying good riddance to negative energy in your life.

noun a state of being content with oneself

adjective satisfied with oneself; self-satisfied

• She exuded an air of self-content as she calmly sipped her tea in the garden.
• He seemed pretty self-content with his new job, always smiling and in a good mood.
• She's totally self-content with her life right now, nothing can bring her down.
• The old man sat on the park bench, his face reflecting a sense of self-content that comes with wisdom and acceptance.

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun, in this case, 'self-restrained' describes someone who exercises control over their actions or emotions

• She displayed a great deal of self-restrained during the heated argument.
• He managed to stay self-restrained even when provoked by his annoying coworker.
• I can't believe he stayed so self-restrained when that guy cut him off in traffic.
• The artist's self-restrained use of color created a sense of calm in the painting.

noun a person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence

adjective a word that describes or gives more information about a noun or pronoun

adverb a word that modifies or describes a verb, adjective, or other adverb

• The economic growth of the country is slowing down due to various factors.
• I think we should consider slowing down and taking a break for a while.
• Dude, you need to chill out and start slowing down a bit.
• His heart was slowing down, a sign that he was finally at peace.

noun a state of being unaware or uninformed

adjective lacking knowledge or awareness

• The unknowing public was unaware of the impending changes to the tax laws.
• She walked into the room unknowing of the surprise birthday party waiting for her.
• He went through life unknowing of the struggles faced by those less fortunate.
• She wandered through the forest, unknowing of the dangers lurking in the shadows.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word that expresses an action or a state of being

pronoun a word that takes the place of a noun

article a word that defines a noun as specific or unspecific

• Considering the current market trends, that's a thought worth exploring further.
• Hmm, maybe we should try that idea out, that's a thought!
• Yo, what if we actually did that? That's a thought, bro.
• When you mentioned starting a new business, I thought to myself, now that's a thought worth considering.