equanimity
noun

- calmness and composure, especially in a difficult situation

- a calm mental state, especially after a shock or disappointment or in a difficult situation

- evenness of mind especially under stress

Oxford Dictionaries / Cambridge Dictionary / Merriam-Webster

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ORIGIN

“Equanimity” appeared in English around 1600 and meant “fairness, impartiality”. Derived from Latin aequanimitatem meaning “evenness of mind, calmness, good-will, kindness”. Coming in turn from aequus “even, level” + animus “mind, spirit”.

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DOMINO PATIENCE

In March 2017, the Incredible Science Machine team set a spectacular Guinness World Records title at their annual event in Westland, Michigan, USA.

The team set up a spellbinding chain reaction using tens-of-thousands of dominoes and props, including different sections representing each continent.

76,017 dominoes were set up in a huge circle and smoothly fell from the centre towards the outer edge, mesmerising an open-mouthed audience.

It took a team of 18 expert domino artists 10 days to set up the entire formation – and just a few minutes to fall.

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QUOTABLE QUOTE

"Patience is a virtue, possess it if you can.
Seldom found in women and NEVER in a man."

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SYNONYMS

- the state of being calm, stable and composed, especially under stress

aplomb, assurance, balance, bearing, calm bearing, calm demeanor, calmness, certainty, certitude, chill demeanour, collectedness, composure, cool, cool-headedness, cool demeanour, cool head, doubtlessness, EQUANIMITY, equipoise, imperturbability, level-headedness, mental repose, nerve, patience, philosophicalness, placidity, quiet mind, quietness, quietude, repose, reposefulness, sang-froid, self-assurance, self-command, self-composure, self-possession, stoicism, tranquility

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“Many people would say that EQUANIMITY is one of the most important attributes of good parenting.”
 
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