Tranquility- One little Word 2011

More than patience, which was my first thought. Similar to serenity, without any of the voices in my head saying "Serenity Now!!"  A quality I have admired and respected in friends and neighbors, that I want to cultivate in my life in the upcoming year.

Definitions of tranquil


  • placid: (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves; "a ribbon of sand between the angry sea and the placid bay"; "the quiet waters of a lagoon"; "a lake of tranquil blue water reflecting a tranquil blue sky"; "a smooth channel crossing"; "scarcely a ripple on the still water ...
  • calm: not agitated; without losing self-possession; "spoke in a calm voice"; "remained calm throughout the uproar"; "he remained serene in the midst of turbulence"; "a serene expression on her face"; "she became more tranquil"; "tranquil life in the country"
  • Free from emotional or mental disturbance; Calm; without motion or sound
  • a disposition free from stress or emotion
  • an untroubled state; free from disturbances
  • a state of peace and quiet

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