be at Peace
with the process, where you are at, what you have
PEACE helps you manage threat and uncertainty. This compass points represents your ability to be comfortable with discomfort. It’s not about eliminating fear, doubt, or uncertainty, but transforming your relationship with them. When facing new territories—whether in diving or in life—this point helps you navigate the inevitable emotional turbulence that comes with stepping beyond your comfort zone.
When reality seems threatening (uncertainty), you use PEACE to transform your relationship to it
The Challenge: When pursuing something beyond your comfort zone, fear and uncertainty are inevitable companions. Most people wait for these feelings to disappear before taking action—and end up waiting forever.
The Explorer’s Insight: “First times are always hard. Sometimes impossibly hard. There is no way around them.” – Verna van Schaik, World Record Holder
Peace isn’t about eliminating discomfort—it’s about transforming your relationship with it. When I faced my first solo cave dive, every instinct screamed for me to retreat to safety. But explorers know that courage isn’t a feeling; it’s an action taken despite fear.
The Reality Shift: When uncertainty feels threatening, PEACE helps you transform it into navigable territory. Instead of seeing fear as a wall that stops you, you begin to recognize it as simply part of the landscape you’re moving through.
Questions This Addresses:
- How do I move forward when I’m terrified of failing?
- Why does discomfort stop me when others seem to push through it?
- How can I become more comfortable with uncertainty?