tuur on Nostr: “Hesychia conveys the notion of quietness, stillness, and composure. It was ...

“Hesychia conveys the notion of quietness, stillness, and composure. It was frequently employed by ancient philosophers, including Aristotle, to denote a state of inner tranquility and freedom from disturbance. It was highly valued as an essential component of the philosophical ideal of eudaimonia.

The Greek word "ἡσυχία" (hesychia) derives from the adjective "ἡσύχιος" (hesychios), which means "quiet" or "still." The term is ultimately derived from the verb "ἡσυχάζω" (hesychazo), which signifies "to be still," "to be calm," or "to be at rest."

The root of "ἡσυχία" is "σύχνος" (suchnos), which means "noise" or "commotion." When the prefix "ἡ-" (he-) is added to "σύχνος," it negates the meaning and transforms it into its opposite, conveying the idea of being free from noise or disturbance.”