Want to Transform Your Life? Make Peace With This First
Change is often seen as the ultimate goal—the milestone that promises happiness, success, or fulfillment. But what if the path to meaningful change isn’t what we think it is? What if instead of chasing change to find peace, we must first find peace to unlock true change? This powerful insight comes from a profound reflection shared by Bradley Charbonneau in his inspiring message from Bali. Bradley’s journey and wisdom reveal that peace is not a reward we earn after change, but rather the essential key that opens the door to transformation.
Table of Contents
- 🔑 The Backward Truth About Change and Peace
- 🌿 How I Finally Got to Bali: The Power of Making Peace
- 🕊️ Embracing the Preface: The Importance of Your Starting Point
- 🌟 Why It’s So Hard to Be Okay With Now
- 🎯 Who Will You Be Next? The Journey of Becoming
- 🚀 Taking Action with Peace: Introducing the ONE Project
- 💬 FAQ: Understanding Change and Peace
- 🌅 Conclusion: Where You Are Today Is Exactly Where You Need to Be
🔑 The Backward Truth About Change and Peace
Most of us believe that change precedes peace. We tell ourselves, “I’ll be happy when I reach that goal,” or “I’ll relax when I’m finally there.” But Bradley challenges this conventional wisdom by flipping it on its head: peace doesn’t come after change; change comes after peace.
He shares a quote from Abraham Hicks that profoundly shifted his perspective:
“You can move into the next phase of your life quickly, easily, just as soon as you’re okay with where you are now.”
At first, this idea can feel frustrating or even infuriating. How can you be okay with where you are if you want to change it? Yet, Bradley points out that if you’re vibrating at “not enough”—if you’re angry or dissatisfied with your present—you will only attract more “not enough.” The energy of resistance blocks progress. Peace, then, isn’t a prize to be earned but the essential condition to allow change to flow.
🌿 How I Finally Got to Bali: The Power of Making Peace
A few years ago, Bradley dreamed of coming to Bali. He wrote it down, visualized it, planned it, and even obsessed over it. Yet, the trip didn’t happen right away. What changed? Bradley realized it wasn’t about forcing or faking the outcome but about making peace with where he was at that moment in life.
Only when he stopped fighting his present reality and accepted it fully did the path to Bali open up naturally. This story beautifully illustrates the principle that transformation begins when we embrace our current circumstances, even if they’re imperfect or unfinished.
🕊️ Embracing the Preface: The Importance of Your Starting Point
Bradley introduces the idea of the “Preface” in life’s story—the place you are right now, before any transformation or clarity arrives. He contrasts this with the “Epilogue,” the future version of yourself you aspire to become. While much focus often falls on the epilogue, the future success, or the “next phase,” the preface deserves attention and respect.
He emphasizes that if you skip the preface—if you disregard or regret your beginning—your story won’t make sense. Integrity in your journey requires blessing the starting point, even if it’s messy or uncomfortable. You have to stop fighting point A before you can get to point B.
In other words, your current reality isn’t a problem to fix or a place to escape from; it’s the foundation upon which your transformation is built.
🌟 Why It’s So Hard to Be Okay With Now
Accepting where you are can feel like a tall order. It’s natural to feel restless, to want more, and to believe that happiness lies somewhere else. Bradley admits that this resistance is human and that he’s wrestled with it himself.
But the truth is that peace is not a passive resignation. It’s an active acceptance that frees you from the trap of dissatisfaction. When you stop fighting your current reality, you stop sending out the vibration of “not enough” and open yourself to new possibilities.
This shift in mindset is difficult, but it’s the key to unlocking the change you desire.
🎯 Who Will You Be Next? The Journey of Becoming
Bradley challenges the idea of striving for the “best version” of yourself. Instead, he invites us to focus on the next version of ourselves — a continual process of growth and evolution rather than a fixed destination.
He explains that if you were truly the best version of yourself, there would be nowhere left to go. But growth means becoming better every year, every day, in ways that matter most to you.
This mindset aligns with embracing peace in your current phase because each version of you begins where you are now, with all your experiences, regrets, and lessons.
🚀 Taking Action with Peace: Introducing the ONE Project
Peace is vital, but action still matters. Bradley offers a variety of ways to engage with growth through the ONE Project, an initiative designed to help people become their next selves through coaching, community, and resources.
- Books and DIY resources
- Team support
- Weekend workshops
- In-person and online groups
Whatever your preferred format, the focus is on action combined with the acceptance of peace. It’s about honoring where you are today while moving forward to where you want to be.
💬 FAQ: Understanding Change and Peace
Q: Why is peace necessary before change?
A: Peace creates the energetic space for change to happen. If you resist your current reality, you send out a vibration of “not enough,” which keeps you stuck. Acceptance unlocks new possibilities.
Q: How can I make peace with where I am if I don’t like it?
A: Making peace doesn’t mean you approve of everything or stop striving. It means acknowledging your present moment without resistance, blessing your starting point, and understanding it as the foundation for growth.
Q: What does Bradley mean by the “preface” and “epilogue”?
A: The preface is where you are now—your current life situation before transformation. The epilogue is the future version of you that you dream of becoming. Both parts are essential to your story.
Q: How do I move into the next phase of my life?
A: According to the Abraham Hicks quote Bradley shares, you move forward as soon as you’re okay with where you are now. This means cultivating peace with your present and then taking inspired action toward your goals.
Q: Can I still pursue goals while making peace with now?
A: Absolutely. Peace is not complacency. It’s the key that frees you from frustration and resistance, allowing you to pursue your goals with clarity and joy.
🌅 Conclusion: Where You Are Today Is Exactly Where You Need to Be
Bradley’s final message from Bali is a profound invitation to stop fighting your current reality and instead make peace with it. This peace isn’t a passive state but an active acceptance that transforms your energy and opens the door to change.
Remember, change does not bring peace — peace brings change. When you bless your preface, your starting point, you set the stage for a transformation that feels natural, powerful, and aligned.
So today, wherever you are, take a deep breath and say, “I’m okay here.” This moment is your foundation. From here, you can become the next version of yourself, ready to embrace the change that peace unlocks.
