What is peace, really?

Peace; “the state of not being interrupted by worry, problems, noise, or unwanted actions.”

This is what the well renowned Cambridge Dictionary defines peace to be. However is it readily applicable and easily understood? No. Therefore here is an attempt to reiterate how peace can be defined and attained.

There is no way in hell, (or at least on earth), for any of us to please each and every one of the 7.8 billion people who share our world. Even the most altruistic person, someone we refer to as a ‘people pleaser’, though is liked by many, is ought to be disliked by many more. In essence, it is impossible for us to gain genuine approval from others for every move we make in our lives. However, this fact does not stop humans from seeking unnecessary approval. This often results in us feeling that our actions are embedded in a sea of disapproval. Sometimes, this leads to us being convinced that we have disappointed others who expect more from us. However, as the frequently used phrase goes, “expectations lead to disappointment”. Now think of this. What happens if we do not credit these feelings of disapproval and disappointment from others? What happens if we just choose to ignore and place our happiness and satisfaction before those who judge us? Is it possible, even a little, to experience peace? Yes.

Peace is indeed the satisfaction and pride in one’s self. We only stand the slightest chance at being peaceful if we begin to prioritize our happiness. The world and its people may…no, WILL have judgments to make but in the ideal situation of self sufficient confidence, these judgments should not graze our skin. Easier said than done, this is how i perceive peace to be attained in the social approval setting. It is no doubt that other contexts of peace such as religion, family, and violence and will call for other mindsets to partake in. Nevertheless, this is how i understand the way to attain peace from being the subject of disapproval and disappointment.

Regardless, and definitely needless to say, we do not deserve the right to judge one another, leading to destruction of their peace and belief in thyself. It would be great for us all to not condone such judgments as well. We all deserve peace.

So answering the title question,”What is peace, really?”…

Peace lies in acceptance, of ourselves and one another. When you’ve done that, that ability to be yourself and happy the way you are, that is Peace.