# The Therapy of Peace
## Part I: Understanding Peace
- **Peace and Force**
- Peace cannot be maintained by force
- Achieved through understanding (Albert Einstein)
- **The Present Moment**
- Our next hour depends on how we live the present hour
- Our next day depends on how we lived the last day
- Mind is shaped by daily thoughts, ideas, and information
- **The Value of Peace in the 21st Century**
- Peace is unadorned and often taken for granted until lost
- Challenge: Avoid feeling awful to experience peace
- Difference between being cheerful and not pitiful
## Part II: Peace vs. Happiness
- **Peace as a Primary State**
- Peace is the foundation before happiness
- Peace is like the origin of the human graph
- **Happiness as a Secondary State**
- Happiness comes after accepting peace
- Both are different but interconnected for humans
## Part III: The Art of Peace
- **Illustrated Edition**
- The Therapy of Peace helps understand and feel the depth of peace as an art
- **Calmness as Discipline**
- Calmness is a disciplined effort of sensible people
- Achievable with consistent practice (Deepak Gupta's belief)
## Part IV: Practical Steps to Attain Peace
- **Daily Practices**
- Focus on living each moment mindfully
- Cultivate positive thoughts and ideas
- **Mindfulness and Reflection**
- Reflect on daily actions and their impact on peace
- Practice mindfulness to avoid negativity
- **Acceptance and Growth**
- Accept peace as a state of mind
- Use peace as a stepping stone to achieve happiness