How are you today?
I recently read a book on Stoicism, Reasons Not To Worry, and the author, Brigid Delaney, concluded that her goal most days is to be tranquil, rather than happy, because “Happiness…is often a fleeting emotion that seemingly comes and goes on a whim…”
So if your response to my post’s question does not fall into the category of happiness, please don’t feel as though you’re in a bad state of being. You are not; after all, as the author also states, “…tranquility, although a less exciting state, is more constant, acting like a slow-release drug that keeps me stable and content throughout the day.”
So I ask you, what’s not to like about stability and contentment?
Living: the ultimate team sport 
August 1, 2025 at 2:58 pm
I agree that stability and contentment are enough most days. And I have always wanted stability and security in my life.
But it is nice to experience joy every so often. At least often enough to remember it through the not-so-stable times.
Theresa
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July 30, 2025 at 9:50 am
Stability & contentment are definetly 2 very important emotions that are a part of daily life that are not given much importance.
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