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.

SIJIA ZHENG

I believe my most peaceful moment was a summer afternoon in my childhood. I had just finished a swimming lesson and was lying on a rocking chair, feeling the warm summer breeze. The room was filled with the scent of my mother’s cooking, and in my ears was the sound of cicadas singing in the summer heat. Read more>>

Christophe Pienkowski

Very early in the morning, while taking my coffee, thinking about all the exciting things that are going to happen (or not!) during the day. Nevertheless, I’ll try to make the most of it ! Nothing is written yet, so everything’s possible ! Read more>>

Micah Huang

Have you ever had a feeling like you were in some kind of story, maybe a movie? Like all you had to do was go with the flow, and everything would fall into place? I think that we all experienced this at special moments in our lives. Maybe it’s something as simple as a night out with friends. Read more>>

Azalia Snail

Definitely when I’m on a beautiful hike or a long bike ride. The intoxicating and essential feeling of true freedom is the best way to find your inner peace. Read more>>