{"product_id":"9780743228312","title":"The Art of Serenity: The Path to a Joyful Life in the Best and Worst of Times","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe all face adversity, both man-made and natural. How do we survive the loss of a loved one, a betrayal, illness, even impending death, and still find meaning in our lives? Even a \"normal\" life can seem empty, in spite of material possessions, success, power, and pleasure. In our search for fulfillment and meaning, we work through our past and present conflicts, cuddle our inner child, and redesign our outer adult. We attend workshops on life and secular spirituality and explore the comforts of traditional religion. We get married and divorced, experiment with drugs and alcohol, change jobs. And while our restlessness and unease may abate temporarily, the hollow feeling that there is something missing always returns. \u003cbr\u003e In his profound and accessible work, \u003ci\u003eThe Art of Serenity: The Path to a Joyful Life in the Best and Worst of Times,\u003c\/i\u003e Dr. T. Byram Karasu offers us the key to an extraordinary state of mind — authentic, soulful happiness — in the face of everything our life has to offer and take away. The door to this state of mind is opened by a combination of soul and spirit. It involves the soul through the love of others, love of work, and the love of community. It involves the spirit through belief in the sacred and belief in transformation. It culminates in the love of and belief in God. Brilliantly synthesizing psychology and spirituality, Dr. Karasu will guide you to explore the deepest yearnings of your heart. \u003cbr\u003e There is no end to the journey to real happiness; there is no best place to start or best time to begin. So where and when to start? Start here, where you are, and start now.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47014938050800,"sku":"9780743228312","price":43.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780743228312_p0.jpg?v=1763634624","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780743228312","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}