Paz Fundamental

Fundamental peace is a peace that occurs in an individual as well as a society at large, as a unification of its three ‘pillars’ – freedom, consciousness, and happiness. Like a three-legged table, a person cannot reach balance and positive functioning if even one ‘leg’ is missing. The centuries-old saying “as within so without” explains this perfectly – it’s a universal truth of law that the outside world is a reflection of our inner world, and if we feel trapped, physically, mentally, or spiritually, we are unhappy, and therefore we are not at peace. Consequently, if more and more people experience this disbalance, the world suffers, too.

—- Freedom + Consciousness + Happiness

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We all strive to live a more peaceful life, one way or the other. And why wouldn’t we? Peace is the highest happiness, and by being in balance and harmony with ourselves, we can welcome it in our life. Balance is a term that signifies total harmony in everything we do. Moreover, it emphasizes a state of both physical and psychological well-being. As you can notice, everything is interconnected.

While having a peaceful life might mean something different to each of us, its outcome should be the same – a body, mind, and soul that are fully in sync. But, how do we get to that point where we are utterly peaceful and balanced?

Inner Balance

A peaceful, happy life greatly depends on our inner balance – that inner connectedness with ourselves and the way we live. It all starts with the question of whether we are satisfied with our position in this world. Do we accept it? Are we doing what we feel is right for us? Do we have healthy relationships and engaging hobbies? Do we have time in our busy daily schedule for self-care routines?

Inner balance – ultimately fundamental peace – doesn’t happen overnight. It is a work in progress. Consciousness, mindfulness, and freedom are crucial. In the world where we have responsibilities and obligations that usually don’t allow us just to pack up and chase what we are passionate about, we have to actively put in the work to achieve work-and-play balance.

Our goal should be to find a way to do the things that we have to do, without getting caught up in them. We have to balance the obligations with things we genuinely enjoy. Therefore, inner balance is an act of compromise between our hearts and minds. Once we balance our wants and the needs, we can find the true balance for ourselves.

Life is a Balancing Act

So, what does it mean to lead a well-balanced, peaceful life? Why does it seem like an elusive concept? Because it’s not something you can achieve once and for all; it is something you continuously do. As Albert Einstein said, “Life is like riding a bicycle – to keep your

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