To all.

Equanimity in Buddhism is greatly important.Wiki defines Equanimity this way :

In Buddhism, equanimity (upekkhā, upekṣhā) is one of the four immeasurables and is considered:

Neither a thought nor an emotion, it is rather the steady conscious realization of reality's transience. It is the ground for wisdom and freedom and the protector of compassion and love. While some may think of equanimity as dry neutrality or cool aloofness, mature equanimity produces a radiance and warmth of being. The Buddha described a mind filled with equanimity as "abundant, exalted, immeasurable, without hostility and without ill-will."[3]

Loong's comment:Equanimity was the word ,i had the most difficulty in understanding,with Mindfullness.Equanimity is a state of mental and emotional stability and composure arising from a deep awareness and Acceptance of THE PRESENT MOMENT.

LOONG

To all,
In my opening post ,I mentionned :.Equanimity is a state of mental and emotional stability and composure arising from a deep awareness and Acceptance of THE PRESENT MOMENT.

It is also the comprehension of the Now/Present moment for what it is.The acceptance that ,that is what it is right NOW,purely,simply without interference from other thoughts.

That is why I find it important. The understanding of what one lives, thinks in an instant.

With Brotherly Love
a simple buddhist
loong

I think this is a most excellent word, and one i want to incorporate into my life's priorities. It is like the word Serenity, but has even less judgement/pressure behind it.

To Jilly,

Serenity is a word close to bliss.Nothing seems to affect the person that is serene.Same with bliss whatever is said or done ,does not affect the one living bliss.

friend to friend

loong

I wrote this word on the white board near my desk. I want to remember to have Equanimity in my life.

I don't think bliss is exactly in my reach, but equanimity might be.

Dear Jilly,

Never say never.Bliss can be reached by any individual that controls his desires his attachment and fetters.

Friend to friend
loong

hmmmm. I will take that under advisement.

I'm happy with my babysteps for now.