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Eutrapelia

moral

Classification

Category

moral

Cardinal Virtue

Temperance

Type

potential

Clinical Applications

  • Grim seriousness and depression
  • Inability to relax or enjoy
  • Burnout from relentless work
  • Disconnection from joy and levity

CCMMP Integration

We are Created capable of graceful play—joyful recreation that refreshes the soul. Fallen deficiency becomes grim seriousness; excess becomes frivolous escapism. Grace enables integrated eutrapelia—the wisdom to rest, play, and laugh, recognizing joy as reflection of divine delight.

Virtue Overview

Category

moral

Cardinal Virtue

Temperance

Therapeutic Tags

resiliencestressdepression
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