"Peace Isn’t Passive—It’s a Practice. Discover the Mindset That Makes It Possible." Professor Reba Parker
In this conversation, Reba discusses the concept of peace, breaking it down into three essential ingredients. She emphasises the importance of safety and trust in relationships, and how these elements contribute to either optimal or fragile peace. The discussion provides insights into the subjective nature of peace and its outcomes.
Takeaways
- The three ingredients of peace are essential for understanding its nature.
- Safety is a fundamental need for all individuals.
- Optimal peace is characterised by trust and emotional safety.
- Fragile peace can arise from a lack of safety and trust.
- Understanding peace can lead to better emotional well-being.
- Relationships play a crucial role in achieving peace.
- The outcomes of peace can be noteworthy and impactful.
- Peace exists on a spectrum from optimal to fragile.
- Teaching about peace can empower individuals.
- Recognising the ingredients of peace can enhance personal growth.
Book Bio:
Is Peace Possible? Absolutely—If You Know How to Create It.
Sociology professor and peace advocate Reba Parker has asked her students one simple question: “Is peace possible?” Most respond with doubt, citing outdated notions of peace as the absence of conflict or a relic of the past. But what if peace could be reimagined as a modern skillset with measurable benefits in your life?
In The Peaceability Mindset, Reba Parker redefines peace for the 21st century as a practical and deeply personal process. By blending peace science with personal development, she introduces the Peace Equation—Safety + Wellbeing + Interconnectedness—and Seven Peaceability Factors to help you cultivate peace in yourself and your community.
Inside, You’ll Learn:
· How to reimagine peace as an active, measurable practice unique to your life.
· Tools to build emotional resilience, empathy, and purpose.
· How safety, wellbeing, and interconnectedness create true inner harmony.
· Steps to shift from chaos to mindful contentment.
· How personal transformation drives societal good.
The Peaceability Mindset turns peace into a doable daily practice—one that starts with you and ripples outward to transform the world.
About Reba Parker:
Reba Parker is a sociology professor, peace advocate, and community organiser with over 25 years of teaching experience. While teaching at the College of Charleston and The Citadel, she co-founded a community nonprofit that led citywide peace initiatives. Reba has earned awards like the Distinguished Adjunct Faculty Teaching Award and holds certifications in peacebuilding from Eastern Mennonite University and Notre Dame. She lives in Portland, Oregon, dividing her time between tending her vineyard, gathering weekly with her beloved writer's group, and cherishing moments with her family and dogs.
Connect with Reba J. Parker:
Website: www.thepeaceabilitymindset.com
Instagram: @thepeaceabilitymindset
YouTube: @thepeaceabilitymindset
LinkedIn: Reba J. Parker
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Peaceability Mindset
03:09 Defining Peaceability: A New Perspective
07:15 The Three Ingredients of Peace
12:20 Understanding Safety, Well-being, and Interconnectedness
16:17 Teaching Peace to Young Adults
20:23 Experiential Learning: Understanding the Other
23:25 Strategies for Connection and Adaptation
27:35 Finding Inner Peace and Self-Discovery
33:36 Addressing Body Image and Self-Acceptance
37:20 Conclusion and Call to Action
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