That sounds serene, such a title. It’s almost a quote worthy of a tear-off calendar. But what does it actually mean beyond just beautiful words that capture the imagination? Here’s my version. I’m curious about yours.
Here’s my version. I’m curious about yours.
I hear it often in my coaching sessions: “I want more peace in my life.” But what if we saw peace not as an endpoint, but as an art of being, being present.
Maar hoe zou het zijn als we rust niet als eindpunt zien, maar als een kunst van zijn, aanwezig zijn.
Catching a bird by running faster is one possibility, while we simply need to learn to observe, to perceive that bird. Who still does that? Sitting still and watching? That seems quite challenging for many people.
But is peace really as simple to achieve as just doing nothing? Everyone knows how to rest, right?
What prevents you from finding peace NOW?
Which piece of obligation are you still holding onto?
Which self-imposed rule feels like a trap?
What does peace actually look like for you? Is it an empty calendar, or a mind free to wander?
And what do you do when the world keeps shouting while you’d like to say “Not right now”?
Not just the external busyness, but the inner responsibility acrobatics keeps us awake.
Peace as paradox
The desire for peace can be a tricky pitfall. Those who think: “Once I get there, then…” often discover that the real question isn’t “How do I get there?” but “Why am I running away?“. Perhaps you don’t long for silence, but for meaning, for eyes that truly see you, for space to grow without judgment.
The hidden language of peace
As a life coach, I often discover: behind the request for peace lies a desire for living instead of surviving. For days that shine with meaning instead of emptiness. For resonance that nourishes rather than depletes.
Your path?
It begins with a simple question: “What do I long for?“. Sometimes the path to peace isn’t a sprint, but dancing together with chaos – with falling, with laughter, with stains on your shirt.
Invitation
Not chasing peace, but learning to listen to what it whispers. Because those who don’t force peace but embrace it as a life partner might discover: It was never a destination, but always the landscape along the way.
Would you like to find the compass that fits your journey together?
The answer lies not in a method, but in the courage to ask: “What do I truly need right now to flourish?” 🌸
This is not a manual, but an invitation to play with what peace means to you.