Calm stillness
Peaceful
Also known as expansive, tranquil
Strength 3 of 4
A deep, spreading quiet inside, with no conflict pulling at you and a sense that, for now, nothing needs to change.
In the body
- A soft, open chest
- Slow, deep breaths
- A face gone smooth and still
Needs behind it
Softer and stronger
- Quiet
- Calm
- Centred
- Clear-headed
- Peaceful
- Serene
Often confused with
Calm
Calm is a steady composure that can hold even in a busy moment; peaceful is a deeper quiet, with nothing pulling at you at all.
Quiet
Quiet is a hush with little stirring inside; peaceful runs deeper, with a sense that nothing is in conflict and nothing needs to change.
Resigned
Peaceful is a settled ease with how things are; resigned is giving up the struggle without that ease, with some loss still underneath.
Serene
Peaceful is a deep quiet in this moment; serene is a stillness so steady and wide that disturbance barely reaches it.