This book is about the inner attempt to square a circle by living the art of devoted serenity, enthusiastic cheerfulness, involved tranquility, committed calmness, engaged composure, passionate detachment, dedicated coolness, detached concern, consecrated calm, or burning cheerfulness. The art of devoted serenity leads from reacting to external influences on focused action. This book appeals to people who want to work devoted to their everyday professional and family lives without becoming absorbed and paralyzed. This book shows ways to act with inner fire without burning out.



Lukas Niederberger is a Swiss philosopher and theologian, course instructor, ritual guide, and writer. From 1995--2008, he headed the Lassalle-Haus Center for Spirituality and Interreligious Dialog. As managing director of the Swiss Society for the Common Good, he promoted and researched civic engagement in Switzerland from 2013--2022. Today, he is leading the Landguet Ried Center for Mindful Living near Berne. His books address decision-making processes, devoted serenity, the common good, finding meaning, travel, rituals, spirituality, and death.