Search for Serenity, is a collection of derashos from the Rav who spoke about the concept of menuchas hanefesh/serenity of the soul, otherwise known as inner peace, or peace of mind.

A “scattered mind” is at the core of many of the problems in this generation. Living a calmer lifestyle is ultimately a prerequisite for spiritual growth, besides for the physical, emotional and mental benefits that it offers.

First, the general concept and importance of menuchas hanefesh is presented. Then we are guided through developing serenity in the three general areas of our soul: action, emotion, and thought. The remaining chapters discuss deeper aspects of menuchas hanefesh, as well as how menuchas hanefesh can be integrated with other aspects of our lives. This section is taken from the sefer, דע את מנוחתך.

There are three additional chapters added, taken from different series given by the Rav, which offer more exploration and clarification of the concepts.

The sefer cocludes with Q & A regarding menuchas hanefesh, offering practical advice in response to questions from Jews from all different walks of life.

Part One, Silence, is a series of derashos on hisbodedus focusing on practical guidance on how to access one’s inner solitude in order to talk to Hashem.

Part Two, Serenity, focuses on inner peace, or peace of mind. A “scattered mind” is at the core of many of the problems in the generation today, and that living a calmer lifestyle is ultimately a prerequisite the spiritual growth, besides for the physical and emotional and mental benefits that it offers.

Part Three contains Q&A on both of these subjects, offering practical help on these topics, in which Jews from all of different walks of life sent in questions to the Rav to receive practical guidance on these matters.