Happy New Year! Can I still say that this late into the month? Regardless, I hope that the start of your 2026 has been all that you hoped for or needed it to be. It seems that a lot of scary or big things are happening around the world and as a result I personally have wanted to find more peace in my life. 

A book that I reflect on when I need to ground myself is “The Anatomy of Peace: Resolving the Heart of Conflict” by The Arbinger Institute. It is the fictional story of an adolescent treatment center that is run by two men; one Jewish and one Muslim. Through the interactions of these adolescents and their teachers we learn valuable lessons on how to resolve conflict and find inner peace.