Finding Inner Peace in Life’s Chaos

I had been riding a wave of emotions all week. There was plenty to feel, with everything happening in the world and in my life. I had also held space for others’ emotions as a therapist and intuitive life coach. I listened, processed, and reflected on it all. By the end of the week, I knew it was time to quiet the chatter, turn down the outside noise, and go inward. To find a sense of peace.

So I went for a walk and found a spot by a lake to sit. I wanted to capture the moment by taking a video, knowing I might not always be able to be there in person when I need that place. I wanted to hold the memory of the water lapping on the shore, the rhythm of it grounding me.

But it didn’t take long before frustration crept in—the construction nearby, the loud voices, the interruptions. It felt like my peace was being stolen.

And yet, that’s the thing about inner peace. It comes from within. It’s a skill we cultivate so we can access it even amidst life’s chaos, even when the world feels loud and overwhelming. It’s not easy, far from it, but it has become essential.

I realized I couldn’t find peace if I stayed focused on everything that irritated me, everything that unsettled me. So I shifted my attention. I listened to the sounds of nature, to the pauses of silence in between. I turned inward. I felt into my body, reconnected with my spirit. Slowly, I began to feel like myself again. Alive. More at peace. Love returned. Gratitude came back. Joy replaced the sorrow, anger, and fear that had been weighing on me.

Cultivating peace is a practice. It doesn’t happen without effort, especially in the hardest moments. And while it can feel impossible, it’s vital, especially when we consider all that’s happening collectively in the world.

Here’s what helped me shift inward and reconnect with my sense of peace. You can try it too:

1. Pause and notice – Acknowledge the emotions and thoughts swirling inside you without judgment.

2. Shift your focus – Turn your attention from external distractions to small, grounding details—like the sound of water, the feel of the breeze, or your breath.

3. Tune into your body – Feel where tension or stress lives in your body. Breathe into it. Let your body guide you back to presence.

4. Reconnect with your spirit – Bring awareness to your inner self. Notice any feelings of love, gratitude, or joy—even tiny sparks.

5. Savor the moment – Let yourself fully feel calm, peace, or joy when it arises. Treat it like a gift, knowing you can return to it anytime.

   

Once my nervous system settled and I felt safe again, I let myself fully rest in it. I drank it in like a glass of water in the desert, cherishing and savoring the moment. I stayed present in the experience rather than focusing on the thought that this peace would eventually fade.

That time by the lake buoyed me. It gave me rest in the spaces between treading water. And sometimes, that’s exactly what we need: a pause to reconnect, restore, and return to ourselves.

If you feel called to explore more ways to reconnect with your inner peace, I offer guidance and support to help you tune into your own wisdom, heal, and step fully into your power. You can connect with me to see how we might work together.