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Peace is not the Destination — Achieving Peace Begins With You

Reframing our understanding of the concept of peace is needed to ensure we arrive at our destination.

Libby Winkler
3 min readFeb 7, 2023
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Peace is more than just the absence of conflict — it’s also a way of life.

It’s something we can all practice and strive for, no matter our circumstances. Unfortunately, peace isn’t something you can achieve overnight; it takes time, effort, and dedication to make the world a better place. But even if the destination of true peace feels distant, there are still steps we can take towards that goal today.

The Power of Positive Thinking

The first step to achieving peace begins with yourself.

Positive thinking is an incredibly powerful tool for improving your life as well as the lives of those around you. It’s easy to be consumed by negative thoughts and energy when faced with challenging circumstances; however, it’s important to keep an open mind and focus on the positive aspects of any situation. Doing so will help us find common ground with those who may disagree with us or have different beliefs or values from our own.

Peace is not merely a distant goal that we seek, but a means by which we arrive at that goal. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Libby Winkler
Libby Winkler

Written by Libby Winkler

Freelance writer who loves exploring the messiness of humanity, while poking around in nooks of life and shining light on all the things that make us complex..

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