Peace Out

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What is something that typically makes you feel at ease when you encounter it? What is your refuge? I have always been fascinated by people's answers to this question; most responses are very personal and answer this according to their own intricately woven fabric of life.

Daily, I reflect on that question to try and center myself. For me, peace feels like acceptance. Accepting the things I can change and accepting the things I cannot. It feels like knowing when to speak up and when to just listen. Being at ease feels like knowing when to push and when to pull back. Sometimes, it's difficult to determine which action is necessary in a given moment.

The more I learn about harmony within myself, the more I understand what it takes to be peaceful. Recently, I had the opportunity to  learn a big life lesson after a young boy questioned whether or not people die. His mom shared the following:

"When we pass away, other people go to our funeral and say nice things about us. We're lucky because we have people who really love us and will miss us." Her son then asked: "So why do bad people die?" She answered: "Because they choose to live a life of anger and hate, which is not good for their hearts. They live multiple lives during their life time and when their heart gets tired and weak from being so sad and angry, it eventually dies."

"What happens then?" he asked. Shesaid: "Their heart doesn't beat anymore and they die." Then he asked: "What happens to their hearts?" She said: "Because their hearts don't work anymore, we bury their bodies in the ground so that no animals can eat them because dead bodies are dirty." He continued: "Does this mean when we're dead, animals won't eat us?" But she answered: "Yes, but you are not going to die. You will grow old like me and one day you will be put in the ground because your heart will stop beating." He then said: "Will anyone remember me when I'm gone?" She said: "Absolutely! Your friends will remember you because we choose to love one another and lead a peaceful life free from anger. 

Peace is a compound concept. It is an experience, a state of mind, an intellectual condition and an idea. Many words have been used to describe it and some of them are: tranquility, calmness, harmony, fellowship, security, good will and prosperity among others. No one lives in a constant state of peace. There are challenges that disturb peace. As we go through challenges in life, peace sometimes becomes elusive but, It is our fundamental nature to pursue peace and have harmony. 


On one level, it's about not having to worry about your kids for the day. On another, it's about not having to worry about your community and country for the year. At its height, peace is a state of being. It is a state of mind that brings with it feelings of contentment, calm, and fulfilment. It is also a state of being where we can recognise that there is more that unites us than divides us.

Highlighting Peace In Life - We don't all start off with a peaceful mindset and it can be hard to get there. For some, the journey is difficult and painful while others glide through the world without a care in the world. These are things we are born with and these stem from our nature and what has been accepted as the norm in our community and environment.


The truth is that life is meant to be about more than being care-free in a sea of people who are just like you. It's not just enough to have a home, car, family and job that you enjoy; if you don't have peace as a part of your life, you will never be truly happy or fulfilled. That's why it's important to learn how to live a peaceful life by embracing change and letting go of things that don't serve you.

“Peace is not a destination, it is a daily practice. It is a way of living and the choices we make.”

Peace Out

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Peace is all I long for everyday because when I have peace, happiness is sure and I don't need to worry about anything bothering me because I choose to live a peaceful life.

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True. A peaceful life is bliss.

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Peace is literally the real defination of happiness and we could only have it if we already learned to accept the real facts of life and we are living with contentment.

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Peace is always one of my daily prayers cause without peace, everything will seem difficult

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I too strive to lead a peaceful life.

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I see no reason why my peace of mind should not be my priority. It's good to always want more but we should do it moderately and not with greed.

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Well said. It's true that peace is not a destination rather it must be practiced each day. Life is not a bed of roses and yes it often challenges our peace. My way to encounter these challenges is by talking to God. I feel like when I talk to Him, everything gets fine. Troubles seem to vanish and all I can feel is PEACE

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Contentment and peace work hand i hand. If we are satisfied with what we have ,we will have inner peace. Aspiring for more isn't bad, but it should be done with moderation.

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1 year ago

Agreed sire.

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Peace of mind is very important in our every day of lives we need it if not what is the essence of life .

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1 year ago

Exactly my brother. What is life without peace.

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We should enjoy true meaning of peace. Peace for me is state of mind and heart when you feel comfortable after giving happiness and smile to people who about forget about them. Peace didn't require war it need your kindness to win many hearts without weapons. Thank your brother for putting wonderful story that made me about emotional.

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1 year ago

Haha. I hope you have tissues over there.

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You said so inspiring, my friend, peace must become our way of life, which can be achieved through practice, experience and our idea. Having peace in our life will bring us happiness and fulfilling. To achieve peace, we must adapt to change and circumstances, and let go of what is not in our best interest, and which causes pain and bad feelings.

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1 year ago

You just said something very important which is the ability to let go of what isn’t in our best interest.

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This is so inspiring. Your last words especially about peace being a way of living and basely on the choices we make, makes it even more so thoughtful.

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1 year ago

Indeed. Being at peace is a way of life.

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Even if you have everything in life, if something is missing or has a misunderstanding with others, you won't be at peace.. Unless you're a stone-hearted..

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Surely, To lead a peaceful life isn’t easy.

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