Remembering Peace in a World That Feels Unsteady

In my work as a psychotherapist, I hear one longing again and again: people want to feel steady inside themselves. They are not asking for perfect lives. They are asking for peace.

Peace is not the absence of struggle. It is the presence of awareness, compassion, and emotional steadiness, even when life feels difficult.

This understanding is what led Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino and me to write The Peace Guidebook. We wanted to offer something practical, grounded, and deeply human. Not a theory about peace, but a way to live it.

At the heart of the book are the Ten Principles of Peace, a framework designed to help people stay connected to themselves, navigate conflict without losing their center, and build relationships rooted in respect and integrity. These principles come from years of clinical work, lived experience, and honest conversations about what it really takes to remain present in an often demanding world.

Peace, as we share in the book, is not something you have to earn. It is something you remember. It is already within you, waiting to be returned to again and again.

We recently shared a short video about the heart behind The Peace Guidebook and what it means to us. If you’d like to hear more about why we wrote this book and what it offers, you can watch it here:

👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCOuEgw6yEI

I’m also happy to share that The Peace Guidebook is now available for pre-order. Pre-ordering a book is a meaningful way to support the work and help this message reach more people who are longing for steadiness, connection, and hope.

You can pre-order the book here through Simon & Schuster:
👉 https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Peace-Guidebook/Elizabeth-Hamilton-Guarino/The-Guidebook-Series/9780757326080

Inside the book, you’ll explore how to:

• Stay present and grounded during emotional moments

• Respond rather than react in difficult conversations

• Honor your truth without disconnecting from others

• Practice peace in everyday choices and relationships

Peace is not passive. It is a living practice. When we return to it, we change how we show up for ourselves and for one another.

Thank you for being part of this conversation. I’m grateful to be sharing this work with you and to be walking this path of peace together.

Warmly,
Dr. Katie Eastman