I subscribe to the wonderful A Word A Day list operated by Anu Gang. It's a superb little treat for anyone who loves language and etymology. Monday's word was
eudemonia (yoo-di-MO-nee-uh) noun, also eudaemonia
1. A state of happiness and well-being.
2. In Aristotelian philosophy, happiness in a life of activity
governed by reason.
[From Greek eudaimonia (happiness), from eudaimon (having a good genius, happy), from eu- (good) + daimon (spirit, fate, fortune).]
I certainly have an Aristotelian streak in me, as do I think most folks who consider themselves classical liberals, and I can't think of a better description of why I find life so fulfilling.
