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ataraxia.

September 8, 2012 bethoffreshair Leave a comment

\at-uh-RAK-see-uh\ , noun:
A state of freedom from emotional disturbance and anxiety; tranquility.

Ah, to accomplish pure ataraxia. How I will try:

Be still daily, strive to know my Savior’s heart more.

Think purely, try not to fill my mind with junk.

Quit my job and travel to New Zealand, Fiji, and…Venice.

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