Chapter 8: We All Want Peace
CHOOSING PRESENCE PP. 91-93
Understand that peace can be maintained during action and does not require inactivity.
Summary
This section reminds you that practicing presence and finding peace doesn’t mean you have to stop everything you’re doing. Peace isn’t about sitting still or withdrawing from life—it’s something you can carry with you, even in the middle of your daily tasks and decisions. It introduces the idea of peace in motion, showing that you can stay grounded and present no matter what’s happening around you.
When we practice presence, we have moments of calm, serenity, and love that stop us in our tracks throughout the day and give us an instant change in our perspective of life now and how powerful the experience of God’s spiritual energy really is.
— Choosing Presence, pp. 92-93
A Moment for Reflection
Pause for a moment and reflect on the following three questions:
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This question encourages you to examine your current understanding of peace and whether you see it as something separate from action or integrated into it.
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This invites you to recognize opportunities to practice peace in motion rather than waiting for a perfect moment of stillness.
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This helps you reflect on the power of presence in transforming your daily experience and encourages practical steps to make it a habit.
Deepening the Practice: Journal Prompt
It’s easy to think of peace as something that happens only in stillness—during meditation, prayer, or moments of quiet. But Choosing Presence reminds us that peace doesn’t have to be separate from action. We can move through life’s busyness with a sense of inner calm, allowing presence to guide our choices and responses. When we practice peace in motion, we realize that even in the middle of tasks, conversations, or challenges, we can remain connected to a deeper stillness within.
Think about a time when you felt peaceful while doing something—maybe while walking, working, or even having a conversation. What was different about that moment? Now, reflect on the parts of your day that feel the most hectic or distracting. How might you bring a sense of presence into those moments without needing to stop what you’re doing? Write about one way you can begin practicing peace in motion today.