a.k.a. passion, wholeheartedness, zest

Complementary virtues¶

• devotion
• fitness
• earnestness

Contrasting vices¶

• apathy
• being blase
• being half-hearted
• being ironic
• being unenthusiastic
• burnout
• fanaticism (vice of excess)
• there is a sort of arousal that can mimic enthusiasm but is really a sort of stress response; e.g being on edge, hyper-vigilant, etc.

Virtues possibly in tension¶

• equanimity

How to acquire or strengthen it¶

• vitality depends on health
• moderate exercise (e.g. brief, brisk walk)

Notes and links¶

• Zest and Enthusiasm

Mentioned elsewhere¶

• One of The VIA Institute’s "Character Strengths" (see their page)

Inspirational quotes¶

TBD