How to Cultivate Deep Peace: A Soulful Approach to Inner Liberation
- heatherannkoehn
- Jul 16
- 4 min read
In a world that feels increasingly noisy, fast, and uncertain, the longing for peace is universal. But the kind of peace many of us are truly craving goes deeper than just silence or temporary calm.
We're seeking soul-deep peace—a peace that remains steady through life's storms, one that roots us in trust, love, and divine connection.
So how do we actually get more peace in our lives? Hint: it's not found in bypassing pain or pretending we’re “fine.”
It's in the sacred and often messy work of healing. Below are grounded and spiritual ways to cultivate more peace—real, lasting peace—from the inside out.
1. Start with the Shadow
Peace begins when we stop running from the parts of ourselves we’ve buried.
Shadow work is the process of uncovering and integrating the unconscious parts of our psyche—the ones we’ve labeled as “bad,” “ugly,” or “unlovable.”
These parts aren’t trying to hurt us.
They’re usually young, wounded, and afraid.
But when we repress them, they run the show from behind the curtain, creating inner tension, conflict, and chaos.
Peace comes when we learn to sit with the parts of us we were once afraid to meet.
Ways to begin shadow work:
Journaling on your triggers: What makes you reactive? Why?
Working with a shadow integration coach or therapist
Practicing self-dialogue or mirror work
Noticing where you're judgmental (of yourself or others)—judgment is a mirror
2. Reframe the Subconscious Beliefs that Keep You Stuck
Peace cannot grow in a soil poisoned by old programming.
Many of us carry subconscious beliefs from childhood, ancestry, or past traumas that say things like:
“I’m not safe.”
“I’m not lovable unless I’m perfect.”
“The world is dangerous.”
“I always have to be in control.”
These beliefs don’t just cause stress—they become the lens through which we view everything.
When we heal and reframe them, we begin to breathe differently.
We start to relax into life.
Tools to support this work:
Hypnotherapy (Regression or Suggestive) or subconscious reprogramming
Somatic trauma release work (e.g., TRE, EMDR, or somatic experiencing)
Affirmation work—but only after identifying the root wound
Guided inner child healing meditations
Brainspotting or NLP with a trained guide
True peace comes when your subconscious beliefs finally match the truth of your divine worth.
3. Pray & Co-Create with the Divine
There’s a peace that comes when you know you’re not walking alone.
Whether you call it God, Creator, Great Spirit, the Universe, or simply Love—inviting the Divine into your healing creates a sacred container of trust.
When we pray, we shift our perspective from separation to union, from fear to faith.
Prayer isn’t about fixing everything—it’s about surrendering the illusion that you have to do it all alone.
Prayerful practices to try:
Morning or evening prayer (conversational or formal)
Writing letters to God or your higher self
Asking the Divine to help you see your pain through the eyes of love
Inviting spiritual allies (angels, guides, ancestors) to walk with you
4. Break the Chains: Facilitated Healing Work
Sometimes, we need a witness. A facilitator. A sacred mirror.
If your nervous system feels constantly activated or you can’t “think” your way to peace, consider working with someone who’s trained in trauma-informed healing and spiritual facilitation.
Why this matters: Peace requires safety.
And for many of us, safety was never modeled or experienced. A skilled guide can help you:
Feel what’s been suppressed
Release stored trauma in a way that doesn’t re-traumatize
Reclaim power and self-trust
Experience peace somatically, not just intellectually
You don’t have to do it all on your own. Receiving is part of peace.
5. Let Peace Be a Practice, Not a Destination
You are not broken if you don’t feel peaceful all the time. Peace is a frequency you can return to again and again.
Some days you’ll be there. Other days you’ll be in the weeds, crying or remembering or unraveling. That’s okay.
Peace is less about perfection and more about permission.
Permission to feel. To rest. To heal. To reconnect.
Self-Reflection Prompts
Take a moment to journal or meditate on these:
What old beliefs do I hold that block me from peace?
Where in my body do I feel the absence of peace most?
What would it look like to invite the Divine into my healing journey?
Is there a part of my shadow that’s asking to be seen right now?
Who or what could lovingly support my healing?
Final Thought:
Peace isn’t about escaping life. It’s about embodying your truth so fully that the noise outside no longer pulls you out of yourself.
You are allowed to be free.
You are allowed to feel safe.
You are allowed to be at peace—today, and every day after.
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