December: love it or hate it, it comes around every year and, whether we celebrate Christmas as a religious holy day, a cultural holiday, or not at all, almost everyone gets caught up in the ...

In the Orthodox tradition, believers turn to the Great Martyr Seraphim with prayers for help in illnesses, anxieties, family ...

Fasting is an act of devotion that strengthens our faith. This is a time to deepen our spiritual practice and reflect on how far we have come. Ramadan is not just about fasting from food and drink; it ...

Pain and Suffering Are a Part of Human Life Many people experience phases in life when pain feels overwhelming and never ...

In the pursuit of tranquility and serenity, it’s not uncommon for individuals to find themselves looking in all the wrong places. The search for inner peace often leads them to seek peace in their ...

Cowritten by Nathalie Boutros, Ph.D., and Tchiki Davis, M.A., Ph.D. Generally, inner peace is defined as a low-arousal positive emotional state coupled with a sense of balance or stability (Cherif et ...