Tolerance The calm willingness to experience a sensation (which is typically negative, i.e. a pain) without reacting to it. (Compare with Patience and with Endurance) UsagePatienceMeditationFreedomAngerEndurancePrivate: ConsciousnessPain, Suffering, and MiseryAcceptanceHopePrivate: Random Thoughts and QuotesMeaningPrivate: DepressionPrivate: Mood and Mood-Disorders