The holidays can feel heavy when you’re already carrying so much. This season, give yourself permission to slow down, simplify, and protect your peace. You don’t have to attend every event, keep every tradition, or show up with a smile when your heart is tired. Small moments of grounding — a quiet breath, a soft boundary, a few minutes of stillness — can make room for calm to return to your body. This year, choose the things that nourish you instead of the things that drain y

Peacebuilding isn’t passive. It’s a practice. One I’m learning to carry into every area of my life. Here’s what that looks like for me right now: