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.
Karl Redwood
I am most at peace when I first start my set. I could be happy, sad, mad, nervous, but as soon as I touch the turntables, feel the energy of the crowd, and play the first song, everything is gone and I am at peace. Read more>>
Kim Berkley
When the world is quiet, my to-do list is empty, and I am curled up in bed with my cat, soft sunlight and a gentle breeze streaming in through the window. It doesn’t happen often, between the weather here and my cat’s energetic disposition, but when it does, it’s pure magic. Read more>>
Valerie Schimel
When I’m hiking Read more>>
Malik McDuffie
I feel most at peace when I’m creating ! When the world is quiet and I’m locked in, expressing something real through music. It’s in those moments that time slows down, and I remember why I do what I do. Read more>>
Alectric
Without a doubt when I am sitting at my desk working on music. Oh wow, I’ve been waiting for this question. I am literally so enthralled with the art of music that sometimes I will just make a chord progression and play piano notes to that chord progression for HOURS. A lot of times I’ll get really emotional too when I’m listening to the notes. Read more>>
Samantha Jacob
I feel most at peace when I’m fully present — when I’m not rushing, overthinking, or trying to be anything other than myself. Sometimes that looks like being out at the beach with a book with no agenda, sometimes it’s when I’m deep in a creative flow, editing photos or shooting something that feels aligned. Read more>>
Cara DeBellis
I feel most at peace when my loved ones around me are happy. A lot of what I do is pleasing people and making them happy. I love so much to make those around me feel good and smile. It sounds silly but I am full of love and just want to share it around. Being fair and bringing peace. Read more>>
Mike Zikri
I feel most at peace when I’m immersed in creative work — whether it’s shaping a new concept for a project or envisioning how a space could come to life. There’s a flow that takes over when inspiration meets intention, and in those moments, time disappears. It’s a quiet kind of fulfillment that grounds me, challenges me, and gives me a deep sense of purpose. Read more>>
