“We can never obtain peace in the outer world until we make peace with ourselves.” -Dalai Lama

With the holiday season upon us, now is a perfect time to hone your sense of inner calm. Your house may get hectic with visitors and festivity–or perhaps even conflict, as sometimes happens when families come together.

You can’t always control your space, and you can’t ever predict how other people will behave. But you can influence your environment in a positive way by finding your own peace, and sharing it when you speak or act.

What’s your sense of peace in an often chaotic world?