The journey to a more peaceful life isn't about eliminating all stress or uncertainty. That's impossible. Instead, it's about building the internal muscles to navigate life's inevitable challenges with grace and resilience. The practice of focusing on what you can control is that muscle.

Major stress and transitions take a heavy toll on our bodies. When your mind is in chaos, your body often follows with physical symptoms like fatigue, sleeplessness, or a compromised immune system. The good news is that nurturing your body is a deeply controllable way to manage this stress.

Letting go is an active choice, a courageous act of acceptance. It's about recognizing the boundaries of our influence and finding peace in surrendering to the natural flow of life, even when that flow doesn't align with our desires or expectations.

Your body is a remarkable example of your zone of influence. While you can't control every external factor that affects your health, you have immense power over your daily habits. These controllable actions build physical resilience, which, in turn, strengthens your mental and emotional resilience.

It’s easy to practice mindfulness when circumstances aren’t so complicated. What about the times when emotional imbalance is so...