Gelassenheit

Serenity is a gain at every stage of life, especially as we age. This book outlines the path to it in ten steps.

It seems to be lacking: the advancing modernity stirs people up so much and disrupts their lives to such an extent that the longing for serenity grows. It has been a significant concept since ancient times. However, in modernity, it has fallen into oblivion. It became a victim of modern activism and scientific-technical optimism. The restraint it embodied was not regarded as a virtue. A certain phase of life seemed long suited for serenity: aging. But that too has become a tumultuous time, and achieving serenity is no longer so straightforward. How can it be regained? Can an aging society be a more serene one?

The Berlin philosopher of the art of living and bestselling author presents a book that aims not just to proclaim serenity but to practically demonstrate how it can be achieved. A book for a time when serenity becomes a coveted resource, both for individuals and for society.