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Choose Peace Daily
Every day is a new opportunity to choose hope, healing, harmony, and peace.
Welcome to Choose Peace Daily—a place where peace becomes a way of life. We believe peace isn't something we find someday; it's something we choose, practice, and share every day. Here you'll discover practical wisdom, inspiring stories, thoughtful reflections, and simple tools to help you navigate life's challenges with greater calm, compassion, resilience, and purpose. Whether you're seeking more peace at home, in your relationships, at work, or within yourself, we're here to walk alongside you. Together, let's create a ripple effect of kindness, hope, and humanity—one choice, one day, and one peaceful moment at a time.
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Spirituality as a Way of Being Human
By Dr. Katie Eastman & Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino Here on Best Ever Woo, we’ve explored spirituality through the lenses of gratitude, forgiveness, compassion, liminal space, resilience, and hope. Each of these practices reveals something simple yet profound: spirituality is not something outside of us—it is woven into what it means to be human. Spirituality is not about escaping reality. It is about engaging reality with depth and presence. It is about pausing in the middle o
Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino
Oct 24, 20252 min read
Forgiveness, Letting Go, and the Spiritual Act of Surrender
By Dr. Katie Eastman & Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino Forgiveness is often talked about as the key to healing. Many religious and spiritual traditions encourage us to forgive those who have harmed us, and research shows that forgiveness can promote health and peace of mind. But for some people, especially survivors of abuse or trauma, forgiveness of another may not feel possible—or even appropriate. It’s important to acknowledge this truth: healing does not always require forgivi
Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino
Oct 24, 20252 min read
Resilience Rooted in Spirit: How Spirituality Strengthens Us
By Dr. Katie Eastman & Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino Life will always bring challenges—loss, uncertainty, change, and setbacks we never expected. What helps us keep going in the face of these challenges is resilience. Resilience isn’t just about bouncing back; it’s about growing through difficulty. And when resilience is rooted in spirit, it becomes more than endurance—it becomes transformation. Psychologists often define resilience as the process of adapting well in the face of
Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino
Oct 24, 20252 min read
Change and Spirit: Growing Through What We Cannot Control
By Dr. Katie Eastman & Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino Change is one of life’s constants. Sometimes we choose it, like starting a new job or moving to a new city. Other times it chooses us, like illness, loss, or unexpected shifts we never asked for. Change can feel unsettling, even frightening, because it reminds us how little control we truly have. Yet spiritually, change is also an invitation: to grow, to realign, and to live with deeper awareness. When change arrives, it often
Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino
Oct 24, 20252 min read
Walking in Nature: A Spiritual Practice That Requires No Belief
By Dr. Katie Eastman & Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino When we think of spirituality, we often imagine meditation cushions, prayer beads, or sacred texts. But one of the oldest and simplest spiritual practices requires none of these things. All it asks is that you step outside and walk in nature. The natural world invites us into presence. The crunch of leaves underfoot, the rhythm of your steps, the scent of pine or salt air—these are not just sensory details. They are reminders
Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino
Oct 24, 20252 min read
Spiritual Practices You Already Do Without Knowing It
By Dr. Katie Eastman & Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino When people hear the phrase spiritual practice, they often think of meditation cushions, chanting, or long retreats. While those can be meaningful, they are not the only ways to live spiritually. In truth, many of us practice spirituality every day without realizing it. Think about the times you pause to appreciate a sunset, whisper a word of gratitude before eating, or sit quietly with a friend who needs comfort. These aren’t
Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino
Oct 24, 20252 min read
The Language of Values: How Spirituality Shows Up in Everyday Decisions
By Dr. Katie Eastman & Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino Spirituality may sound lofty, but most of us practice it every day without realizing it. Every time you make a choice rooted in your values—whether it’s kindness, honesty, compassion, or fairness—you’re living spiritually. Spirituality isn’t only about belief; it’s about how your deepest values guide the way you move through the world. Think about the decisions you make daily. Do you slow down to let someone merge into traffic
Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino
Oct 24, 20252 min read
Breath as Spirit: The Universal Bridge Between Body, Mind, and Soul
By Dr. Katie Eastman & Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino We rarely notice our breath until something interrupts it. A sigh of relief, a deep inhale before a big decision, or the gasp that comes with sudden news—each moment reminds us that breath is more than biology. It is the universal bridge between body, mind, and soul. Across cultures and traditions, breath has been recognized as sacred. The Latin word spiritus means both “breath” and “spirit.” In Hebrew, the word ruach carries
Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino
Oct 24, 20252 min read
From Survival to Meaning: Why Every Human Seeks Something Deeper
By Dr. Katie Eastman & Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino Every human being has basic needs—food, water, safety, and shelter. These needs keep us alive and functioning, but they don’t explain why we get up in the morning, what keeps us striving, or what gives us joy. Beyond survival, there is always a search for meaning. It is in this search that spirituality reveals itself. Think of the times in life when survival was enough. A crisis happens and you do what you need to do: pay the
Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino
Oct 24, 20252 min read
Spirituality Is Human: Why It’s About Connection, Not Complexity
By Dr. Katie Eastman & Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino When people hear the word spirituality, they often imagine something mysterious, complicated, or out of reach—reserved for mountaintop retreats or those who speak in abstract terms. But spirituality is not something outside of you. It is woven into the very fabric of being human. At its heart, spirituality is not about complexity—it’s about connection. Throughout history, people have asked the same questions: Why am I here? Wh
Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino
Oct 24, 20252 min read
Flexing Our Spiritual Muscles: Lifting Ourselves Through Daily Practice
flexing our spiritual muscles—the daily, intentional practices that help us lift ourselves into greater resilience, meaning, and peace.
Dr. Katie Eastman
Sep 11, 20252 min read
Expanding Our Understanding of Spirituality: From Belief to Everyday Practice
spirituality isn’t about belonging to a particular group or practicing elaborate rituals. At its heart, spirituality is the way we make meaning of our lives, connect with something larger than ourselves, and nurture a sense of belonging.
Dr. Katie Eastman
Sep 11, 20252 min read
Compassion in Action: The Core of Spiritual Practice
Compassion is the heartbeat of spirituality, the practice that bridges belief with action and transforms our daily lives.
Dr. Katie Eastman
Sep 11, 20252 min read
Consciousness 601: Awakening
When we think of awakening, we often imagine a dramatic event — a sudden flash of enlightenment, a life-changing vision, or a mountaintop revelation.
Dr. Katie Eastman
Sep 11, 20252 min read
Consciousness 501: Transcendent Consciousness
Now, we arrive at the widest horizon of all — transcendent consciousness. This is the awareness that goes beyond the individual or the collective, reaching into the spiritual and universal dimensions of life.
Dr. Katie Eastman
Sep 11, 20252 min read
Consciousness 401: Expanding to Collective Awareness
True awareness widens our lens — linking us to family, community, culture, and even the planet itself. This is what I call collective consciousness.
Dr. Katie Eastman
Sep 11, 20252 min read
Consciousness 301: Relating with Compassion
True consciousness expands into the way we relate with others. Relationships are where our awareness is tested, stretched, and deepened.
Dr. Katie Eastman
Sep 11, 20252 min read
Consciousness 201: Deepening Self-Reflection
Once we begin to notice our awareness in everyday life, the next step is turning that awareness inward. Consciousness is not just about...
Dr. Katie Eastman
Sep 11, 20252 min read
Consciousness 101: Waking Up to Who We Really Are
Consciousness is one of those words that can feel mysterious, even intimidating. People often imagine it belongs in philosophy classrooms...
Dr. Katie Eastman
Sep 11, 20252 min read
Harmony in Motion: Finding Your Rhythm in Everyday Life
Discover Harmony in Motion by Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino on Best Ever Woo — a blog about living authentically, moving with intention, and finding your rhythm in everyday life.
Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino
Sep 10, 20252 min read
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