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.
Melissa Schainker
I am most at peace while creating, whether writing a song or painting a piece. The process of art-making purges me of negativity and turns darkness into beauty. Making art feels meditative and helps me to shut down the noise of the outside world. It’s the one time where I get to slow down and focus on one thing at a time. Read More>>
Jenna Morello
When I’m painting I feel the most at peace, but I’d imagine that’s everyone when they get into whatever their “flow state” is. I’ll lose hours, even days to it. If I’m on project, I’ll look up and the month is gone like that. I will say the last few years of my life are probably more peaceful than they’ve ever been. Read More>>
MJ Adams
When I am doing something I love. When I am in the kitchen, prepping a meal, and look out the window and see flowers blooming, it makes my heart smile. I also enjoy traveling. Read More>>
Chandan Mahimkar
There are many things that make me feel at peace, but the most I feel it is when I am hand lettering, sketching. I am almost meditating when I draw. The process of sketching allows me to go on an adventure with a pencil and paper. It has helped me in many ways as a person and also in my design practice. Read More>>
