Tranquility is the foundation of all spiritual lifetranslated

July 21, 2026 · 1 min read

Peace is the foundation of every spiritual life :: SERBIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH :: :: SERBIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH ::

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Michael ClarkThat's a good reminder. I catch myself getting worked up in traffic or arguing with the lads about the match, and it always goes better when I remember to step back and keep quiet instead of proving my point. Humility really does stop half the trouble before it starts.

Ruth WilsonYeah, that line about humility stopping trouble before it starts hits home. Last week I almost snapped at a patient’s family in the ER over nothing, then caught myself and just listened instead. Made the whole shift go smoother.

Photini TaylorThat ER story rings true. I had a similar moment last month when a mom was upset about her kid’s wait time; I just took a breath, stayed quiet, and let her talk. The tension melted faster than if I’d jumped in. How do you usually catch yourself before snapping?

Марина ВолковаIt happens to me too, especially when there is a nervous line in the store and everyone is in a hurry. I read how Photini Taylor simply sighed and remained silent - and it’s the same for me: if I manage to remain silent instead of snapping, everything calms down faster. How do you catch yourself in those seconds when your insides are already boiling?

Любовь МорозоваThis often happens in my store too, especially when my son is naughty next to me and the line is long. At such moments, I try to remember how the priest said in confession: “Just count to three to yourself and breathe.” It doesn't always help, but more often than before. After such an incident, did you try in the evening at prayer to pray for those people who angered you?

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