Fiction & Nonfiction

What is peace?

Peace is a happy state of mind. It is something I experience within myself. It is not found outside of one’s self. Peace, like love cannot be bought. It is priceless and precious.

Even among green valleys, translucent streams and silent, stately mountains, I cannot find peace if I am upset, worried or depressed. On the other hand, the bitterest of circumstances do not agitate me if I am stable, strong and calm. Peace dwells in the mind.

To attain peace, it is important to give up pride, ambition, envy, anger and avarice. We have learnt from Shakespeare, the way ambition destroyed Macbeth, the way anger looted Othello of love and life.

Peace brings us many benefits. It keeps us cheerful. If I am peaceful, my neighbours, friends and family members are also peaceful. Problems get solved with ease.

Here are some quotes on peace.
“Speak, move, act in peace, as if you are in prayer. In truth, this is prayer.”
(Fenelon)
“Nothing can bring you peace but yourself;” (Emerson)

Peace should be attained, kept with care and maintained till the end of life.

Word Count: 184
Subject: Peace
Written for The Forum of Micro-Monologue Contest hosted by rupali