Peace Is a Practice: An Invitation to Breathe Deep and Find a New Rhythm for Life

When you breathe in all the grace available to you and release everything that is outside of your control, you'll discover peace that surpasses your circumstances. All it takes is practice.

If you feel overwhelmed with anxiety about the future, you're far from alone. For many of us, when we're not worrying about what is to come, we find ourselves wrestling with things from the past. Where does that leave us today?

Morgan Harper Nichols has learned the answer to this question. She has examined stories from her own life and the lives of people around the world and noticed a common thread: we all long for peace. We're all seeking light and life.

But these things don't happen passively.

Peace Is a Practice invites you to become an active peacemaker in your own life, starting right where you are, and in some of the most unexpected places. As these words and images inspire you to take daily steps toward peace, you'll uncover the key to:

• Embracing the beauty of the present
• Letting go of regret of the past and fear of the future
• Developing a path toward meaning and authenticity
• Approaching life's challenges with faith and a calm confidence
• Feeling peace even in the midst of uncertainty or difficult times

In every moment, there is something as deep and boundless as a winding river waiting to be found--a true peace that flows, beckoning you to rest and be still.

Acclaimed artist, poet, musician and Wall Street Journal and Publisher’s Weekly bestselling author Morgan Harper Nichols has created her life’s work around the stories of others. Morgan’s popular Instagram feed (@morganharpernichols) has garnered a loyal online community of nearly two million followers. She is the author of Peace is a Practice and All Along You Were Blooming, poetry books and art she created in response to the personal stories submitted by her friends and followers. Known for its lyrical tone and vibrant imagery, Morgan’s work is an organic expression of the grace and hope we’ve been given in this world. As an artist, Morgan has collaborated with publications and brands including Coach, Adobe, Vogue Singapore, Aerie, and Esquire Singapore, among others. Morgan has also performed as a vocalist on several GRAMMY-nominated projects and written for various artists, including a Billboard #1 single performed by her sister, Jamie-Grace. Prior to the recent travel and safety restrictions due to COVID-19, Morgan was often on the road creating, teaching, and performing, in hopes of spreading her unique inspirational message and inviting others into her creative process. She is passionate about art making as a way to connect with others. Morgan currently resides in Atlanta, Georgia, with her family.