How we deal with distress over the world's conflicts

A Palestinian woman visits the grave of relatives at Al-Saraya Cemetery in Gaza City on the first day of Hari Raya. For those witnessing conflicts from afar, it is also important to protect your own mental health so that you can continue to function well in your daily life. — AFP

“God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference.”

You don’t have to be Christian for the words of the Serenity Prayer to resonate.