Came across this interesting term called “ataraxia” by Greek philosopher Epicures. It means “not being troubled”.
Not being troubled by what? By anything. Not taking the whole world’s problems and putting it on our heads. Not constantly living in anxiety.
All we need is some food, water and shelter. That’s how we relax too, isn’t it. Nothing much else is required.
The mind is at peace only when it isn’t desperately looking to acquire something else.
As Nathaniel Hawthorne says, “Happiness is like a butterfly, which when pursued is always beyond our grasp, but if you sit still down quietly, may alight upon you.”