☕ 101 Ways to Percolate Peace
- Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino
- Jul 28
- 3 min read
One cup, one choice, one act at a time.
Peace doesn’t always arrive in grand gestures. It often brews slowly—like the perfect cup of coffee—through small, intentional acts that ripple outward into our families, communities, and world. Inspired by The Peace Guidebook and the global movement known as The Percolate Peace Project, this post invites you to make peace a daily practice.
Let these 101 ways to Percolate Peace serve as a warm, soul-nourishing blend of ideas to help you start right where you are—with what you have.
PERSONAL PEACE ☁️
Breathe deeply before speaking.
Start your day in silence.
Meditate for 5 minutes.
Practice “The Gratitude Flip” — shift from “I have to” to “I get to.”
Forgive yourself for yesterday.
Write a loving letter to your past self.
Take a peaceful walk without your phone.
Say no without guilt.
Journal about what brings you calm.
Repeat this affirmation: “I am a vessel of peace.”
Drink your coffee slowly, with presence.
Light a candle and set an intention for peace.
Release comparison.
Accept the moment as it is.
Let yourself cry.
Laugh without restraint.
Declutter one space in your home.
Do something creative just for fun.
Go to bed early.
Take a nap without apology.
RELATIONAL PEACE 💞
Apologize when needed.
Don’t interrupt.
Send a “thinking of you” message.
Surprise someone with coffee or flowers.
Thank a friend for being in your life.
Write a letter—not a text.
Ask “How can I support you?” and mean it.
Speak kindly, especially when it’s hard.
Put your phone down during conversations.
Create tech-free dinner time.
Give people the benefit of the doubt.
Let someone else go first.
Hug with intention.
Listen without needing to respond.
Celebrate someone else’s success.
Don’t gossip.
Acknowledge someone’s pain without fixing it.
Hold space for another’s truth.
Let someone vent safely.
Say “I love you” more often.
COMMUNITY PEACE 🌍
Buy from a local business.
Donate to a cause quietly.
Pick up trash in your neighborhood.
Send books to a local school or library.
Check on an elderly neighbor.
Leave a positive review online.
Volunteer at a local shelter.
Bake something for someone going through a tough time.
Join a community clean-up day.
Share The Peace Guidebook with a friend.
Tip generously.
Host a Peace Potluck—food and connection.
Start a gratitude jar at work or home.
Promote kindness on social media.
Participate in GivingTuesday.
Support youth programs.
Offer to babysit for a single parent.
Be the calm voice in a heated room.
Make a peace sign with sidewalk chalk.
Write a thank-you card to your mail carrier.
DIGITAL PEACE 🌐
Pause before you post.
Unfollow toxic accounts.
Share good news.
Use your platform to uplift others.
Take a 24-hour break from scrolling.
Turn off notifications.
Leave a kind comment.
Block with peace, not pettiness.
Share peace quotes or affirmations.
Avoid doomscrolling before bed.
PEACEFUL HABITS ☀️
Drink water mindfully.
Listen to calming music.
Walk barefoot on grass.
Read something inspiring each morning.
Stretch your body daily.
Plant something.
Smile at strangers.
Keep a Peace Journal.
Practice saying “thank you” more.
Eat your meals slowly and with intention.
SPIRITUAL PEACE ✨
Pray or connect with your spiritual practice.
Light a candle for someone you love.
Trust in divine timing.
Create a sacred space in your home.
Read from a sacred text or poetry.
Speak blessings aloud.
Visualize global peace.
Release resentment through prayer.
Connect with a spiritual mentor.
Let go of needing to control everything.
PEACE FOR THE FUTURE 🌱
Teach a child a peaceful skill.
Model non-reactivity.
Advocate for justice peacefully.
Support eco-conscious businesses.
Conserve water and energy.
Recycle intentionally.
Learn something new about another culture.
Start a Peace Club at school or work.
Plant a tree.
Pass down peace through your actions.
Commit to one daily peace practice—starting today.
🕊 Final Sip
Peace isn’t a far-off destination. It begins with your next word, your next breath, your next choice. The question is no longer “Can I make a difference?” It’s “Will I?”
Let your best self filter through. Let peace percolate.
📖 Pre-order The Peace Guidebook and join The Percolate Peace Project at www.percolatepeace.com
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