“Nothing can bring you peace but yourself.” ― Ralph Waldo Emerson.
Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, "Nothing can bring you peace but yourself." These words have resonated with me, though it took me years to understand their true meaning. I always believed peace came from external circumstances—achievements, success, or the approval of others. But over the past year, I've come to realize that peace doesn’t come from the outside. It’s something that must be cultivated from within.
Do you always feel peace?
According to Gallup’s research, part of the Wellbeing for Planet Earth Foundation and Gallup Initiative, only 28% of Americans “Always Feel at Peace.”
For a long time, feeling under stress was almost my default state. This feeling stretches back as far as I can remember, perhaps beginning in the 6th grade when I entered adolescence. My body was changing, my menstruation started, and I realized the discord between my parents. I also experienced bullying and felt the pressure of studying to get into an excellent high school.
At the time, I may have misinterpreted that stressful life as normal. On top of that, I believed that if I could only obtain or achieve certain things, I would finally find peace. If I could get into a good school, build a promising career, find a boyfriend or husband, I would feel at ease. Unfortunately, life had other plans. I didn’t get into the college I wanted. I felt lost in the middle of my textile design career. I eventually divorced my ex-husband. Each failure left me with lower self-esteem, and I felt I needed to do better the next time to make up for it.
Watching my son, who will turn four in October, was a turning point. I realized I didn’t want him to feel like he wasn’t enough or that he had to try hard to prove himself to others. That realization mirrored what I wanted for myself: to feel okay with who I am and simply accept who I am.
I’m still learning, but by gradually accepting who I am and what I can do, I’ve begun feeling a greater sense of peace. I hope to continue nurturing my inner peace to live more fully and authentically.
We often chase peace and happiness through external achievements, material success, or changing circumstances, but true peace and joy come from within. Inner peace is the foundation for a balanced and fulfilling life, helping us remain grounded in the face of life's challenges. The following quotes offer insights and guidance on cultivating and maintaining this invaluable state of mind, reminding us that peace begins with our thoughts and actions.
What is inner peace? What is it like to have a life with inner peace?
The following quotes provide foundational insights into what inner peace looks and feels like. It is about having harmony within yourself, accepting who you are, and not allowing outer circumstances to control your emotions.
“You find peace not by rearranging the circumstances of your life, but by realizing who you are at the deepest level.” ― Eckhart Tolle
“Inner peace is a byproduct of self-acceptance.” – Buddha
“When you make peace with yourself, you make peace with the world.” — Maha Ghosananda
"The life of inner peace, being harmonious and without stress, is the easiest type of existence." — Norman Vincent Peale
“Peace is not something you wish for, it is something you make, something you are, something you do and something you give away.” ― Robert Fulghum
"When you find peace within yourself, you become the kind of person who can live at peace with others." — Peace Pilgrim
"Do not let the behavior of others destroy your inner peace." — Dalai Lama
"Inner peace begins the moment you choose not to allow another person or event to control your emotions." — Pema Chödrön
Why is it important?
The quotes below emphasize the value and significance of inner peace. Inner peace is the foundation of happiness, and it’s the ultimate gift you can give yourself.
“Inner peace is the ultimate gift you can give yourself.” – Barbara De Angelis
“Inner peace is the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success.” – Deepak Chopra
“Inner peace is the foundation of all happiness.” – Dalai Lama
"Your inner peace is the greatest and most valuable treasure that you can discover." — Debasish Mridha
How can we attain inner peace?
Here is actionable guidance and philosophies on how to attain inner peace. We can achieve inner peace by letting go of things that no longer serve us, practicing forgiveness, and allowing ourselves to choose what we want for our lives.
“To find inner peace, be still and let go.” – Lao Tzu
“True inner peace comes from a sense of contentment.” – Dalai Lama
“The key to inner peace is surrendering to what is.” – Eckhart Tolle
“Inner peace begins the moment you choose.” – Wayne Dyer
“Inner peace can be reached only when we practice forgiveness. Forgiveness is letting go of the past and is, therefore, the means for correcting our misperceptions.” – Gerald G. Jampolsky
Inner Peace is a skill that you can obtain by practicing.
Inner peace is not a quality you are born with but is a learnable and practicable skill that encourages continuous effort and practice.
“One of the secrets of inner peace is the practice of compassion.” — Dalai Lama
“Peace is the result of retraining your mind to process life as it is, rather than as you think it should be.” — Wayne Dyer
“Practice the art of living in this world without losing your inner peace of mind. Follow the path of balance to reach the inner wondrous garden of Self-realization.” — Paramahansa Yogananda
“Peace is a daily, a weekly, a monthly process, gradually changing opinions, slowly eroding old barriers, quietly building new structures.” – John F. Kennedy
In today’s fast-paced world, finding inner peace can sometimes feel elusive. However, the path to serenity doesn’t require grand gestures—it’s about small, intentional choices we make every day. The quotes above highlight the importance of inner peace and provide simple, practical wisdom to help us nurture a sense of calm and clarity amidst the distractions of life. We should remember that the path to inner peace begins with a single choice: looking inward and embracing the quiet strength that already exists within us.
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