Calm ease

Relaxed

Also known as at ease, mellow

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Tension has let go of the body and the mind has stopped bracing, so effort loosens its hold and things can be taken as they come.

In the body

  • Loose, heavy limbs
  • A soft jaw and forehead
  • Slow breath low in the belly

Needs behind it

When these needs are met

RelaxationRest

Softer and stronger

  1. Comfortable
  2. Relaxed

Often confused with

Calm

Relaxed is the body letting go of effort; calm is a steadiness that can stay alert, active and ready to act.

Relieved

Relieved comes when a strain you were carrying lifts; relaxed is the loosened state that can follow, or arrive with no strain before it.

See also

Quiet

Faux feelings that can hide this

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