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Author in the News: Diane Dreher publishes column in Psychology Today

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  Diane Dreher ( Pathways to Inner Peace ) recently wrote a column for  Psychology Today : " Resentment is bad for your health " Book Description Pathways to Inner Peace  offers a guiding light of hope in a world too often filled with stress, disconnection, and uncertainty. Blending scientific insight, spiritual wisdom, personal stories, and practical exercises, this book helps readers cultivate peace of mind and deepen their connection—to themselves, to others, and to the natural world. Inspiring and accessible, it’s a companion for anyone seeking greater clarity, calm, and meaning in daily life. Keywords inner peace; mindfulness; emotional well-being; stress relief; spiritual growth; personal transformation; self-awareness; holistic healing; mind-body connection' guided exercises; peace of mind; connection to nature; self-discovery; practical spirituality; daily calm; clarity and purpose; mental health; resilience; inspirational stories; meditation and reflection R...

Publisher's Pride: Books on Bestseller Lists - Understanding the People around You (Filatova)

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  Today's publisher's pride is  Understanding the People around You  by Ekaterina Filatova, which reached #137 in psychology of personalities.  Book description: A Groundbreaking Introduction to Socionics—Now in English from the Founder of the Field Understanding the People Around You  by Dr. Ekaterina Filatova is the definitive guide to socionics—the personality type system rooted in Jung’s original theories and expanded by Russian psychologists into a dynamic model of human behavior, cognition, and relationships. Dr. Filatova, widely credited as the mother of modern socionics in Russia, brings her seminal work to English-speaking readers for the first time. With clarity and warmth, she offers a complete, accessible primer to the 16 socion personality types, their traits, and how they interact in real life. Inside you’ll find: – A self-scoring test to help you identify your socion type – Detailed portraits of each of the 16 types, linked to familiar literary an...

Top 10 Blog Posts of April 2026. #9. How do Catholics commemorate Good Friday?

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  Sula, parish cat, venerates the cross on Good Friday Good Friday is the most solemn day of the Christian year — the day the Church stands at the foot of the Cross. Catholics do not “celebrate” Good Friday; they  commemorate  it with silence, fasting, and a liturgy unlike any other. It is the only day of the year when the Church does not celebrate Mass, underscoring the starkness of Christ’s death. Good Friday is part of the Triduum, the three‑day passage from the Last Supper to the Resurrection. If Holy Thursday is intimacy and command, Good Friday is exposure and surrender — the moment when love refuses to turn back. The Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion The central act of Good Friday is the  Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion , which has three movements: the Liturgy of the Word, the Veneration of the Cross, and Holy Communion. 1. The Entrance in Silence The liturgy begins without music or greeting. The priest enters in silence and  prostrates himself  — the only...