Word of the Day: Equilibrium

/ ēkwəˈlibrēəm /, noun: 1. a state of physical balance, “Journey with me to a true commitment to our environment. Journey with me to the serenity of leaving to our children a planet in equilibrium.” Paul Tsongas, 1941 – 1997 2. a calm state of mind; mental or emotional composure, “My faith helps me overcome such negative emotions and find my equilibrium.” Dalai Lama, 14th 3. the state in which energy in a system is evenly distributed. “There exists everywhere a medium in things, determined by equilibrium.” Dmitri Mendeleev, 1834 -1907