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Hi, I'm Donna Chacko. It’s my pleasure to welcome you to Serenity and Health. Here you’ll find resources to help you on your path to better physical, mental and spiritual health while growing closer to God.

I invite you to join me in the pursuit of becoming holier, happier and healthier by reading my blog and exploring the resources on this site for tips on healthy eating, stress reduction, and faith, including Centering Prayer (see below).

You can learn more about me by reading my bio or my book, “Pilgrimage: A Doctor’s Healing Journey,” for the complete story. I wish you the best and thank you for visiting my website.

 
 
 

Centering Prayer

I’m highlighting Centering Prayer because I believe this simple prayer method can transform your life like it has transformed mine. In the 10+ years I’ve practiced Centering Prayer, I’ve found my path. During my daily prayer practice I surrender some of “my” time to God and restate my “yes” to his presence and action, repeatedly letting go of my thoughts and returning to God. Waiting with the Lord in this silent prayer has deepened my trust in God. To learn more about Centering Prayer, please read the brief guide I’ve written for you. 

 

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Blog Posts
What Do You Do in Those In-between Moments?
What Do You Do in Those In-between Moments?

Do you control your phone habits? Or does your phone control you?

Healing Through Friendship: The Story of Mrs. Ulysses S. Grant and Mrs. Jefferson Davis
Healing Through Friendship: The Story of Mrs. Ulysses S. Grant and Mrs. Jefferson Davis

Here's is a powerful example of what we can learn from history--enemies becoming friends.

5-Star Recommendation for Free Online Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program
5-Star Recommendation for Free Online Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program

Read more to learn about a remarkable free online program that will help you grow and deal in more healthy ways with life’s stresses.

Pause and Ponder: Two Books
Pause and Ponder: Two Books

Think how much better the world would be if we all took time to “pause and ponder.” Here is a fun and easy way to do just that.

Sitting with My Divine Therapist During Centering Prayer
Sitting with My Divine Therapist During Centering Prayer

Are you intrigued by the idea of a “Divine Therapist?” If so, keep reading.

Wrong Reasons to Spurn Self-Care
Wrong Reasons to Spurn Self-Care

Do you use these excuses to avoid having to take action?

Why Meditate?
Why Meditate?

It is not crazy to sit in silence doing nothing. Wise and holy men and women have always done it.

"Pursuit of Happiness"--Our Founders Didn't Mean What You Think
"Pursuit of Happiness"--Our Founders Didn't Mean What You Think
New Series: Engaging with a Messy World
New Series: Engaging with a Messy World

Do you struggle with burnout, busyness addiction, ineffective conflict style, blaming others or replaying old narratives? The truth is, the world we live in is messy. Join us in navigating the messiness together!

Words about War
Words about War

"I hate war as only a soldier who has lived it can, only as one who has seen its brutality, its futility, its stupidity." Learn who said this and one way to deal with war.

 

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Watch “Engaging with a Messy World” with hosts Donna Chacko and Integral Coach Susan Riggs, dive into insightful “Pop-Up Conversations” with Donna and her guest experts or grab quick kernels of wisdom on YouTube Shorts.

 

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