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When do you feel most at peace?

In a culture that often celebrates hustle and noise, peace can feel rare. Yet, peace is the ultimate prize for so many of us and so we asked folks to reflect on when they feel most at peace.

Matt Samuels

Honestly, I feel most at peace when I’m in full couch-rot mode or when I’m surrounded by my people — the ones who make me laugh, recharge my energy, and fill my cup. Those moments remind me that peace isn’t always about silence; sometimes it’s about being with the right people. Read more>>

ESMERALDA GARCIA

As cheesy as it sounds, I feel most at peace when I’m baking macarons. When I clock into the kitchen workspace, put my headphones in and just fold my silky meringue into my macaron flour, I swear I lose track of time. Watching the batter flow and piping the macarons is easily the best form of therapy for me. Read more>>

Victoria Johnson

I feel most at peace when I have my camera. It is my therapy. It is my passion. It makes life just a little bit better. It has gotten me through some hard times in my life. Read more>>

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