Attaining Inner Peace by Starting at Zero

by Marie T Russell, InnerSelf.com

Inner peace begins when we wipe the slate clean. Let go of past hurts, judgments, and expectations—and discover how to start at zero for a calmer, happier life.

We all carry stories from our past—old hurts, judgments, and memories that weigh us down. But peace doesn’t come from replaying the past. It begins the moment we stop keeping score and meet each new day as a blank slate.

In this InnerSelf.com video, Marie T. Russell shares how to “start at zero” — letting go of grudges, releasing expectations, and allowing both ourselves and others to begin anew. This gentle process of clearing the mind creates space for joy, compassion, and self-acceptance.

You’ll learn practical ways to:
Erase the mental clutter that blocks your peace
Release resentment and self-criticism
Protect your energy from old attitudes and projections
Create harmony in your relationships through forgiveness
Begin each day with calm, purpose, and a clean slate

If you’re ready to stop replaying the past and live from a place of peace, this message will help you reset your inner world and start fresh.

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Chapters
0:00 – Attaining Inner Peace by Starting at Zero
0:06 – What Does It Mean to Be at Peace?
0:30 – The Busy Mind and Its Constant Chatter
1:00 – Repeating the Past in the Present
1:30 – How Do We Get Out of That Cycle?
1:36 – Starting with a Fresh Slate
1:57 – A Brand-New Day and a Brand-New Start
2:18 – Easier Said Than Done
2:43 – Clean Slate: No Blame, No Judgment
3:03 – Vast Judgments and the Power to Change
3:21 – Is Letting Go of the Past Easy?
3:51 – Choosing to Let Go Again and Again
4:05 – Dragging the Past into the Present
4:20 – Peace Is Not Found in Grudges
4:46 – How the Past Gains Power Over Us
4:57 – Starting Fresh and Letting Go
5:19 – Opening the Door to New Possibilities
5:49 – The Mental Trap of Expectation
6:03 – Depending on Others for Our Peace
6:25 – Protecting Our Energy and Erasing Projections
6:50 – Their Stuff vs. Our Stuff
7:09 – Cleaning Up Our Own Act
7:12 – Erase, Don’t Analyze or Justify
7:26 – Letting Go of the Past and Moving On
7:37 – The Ripple Effect of Letting Go
8:01 – Choosing a New Attitude in an Instant
8:15 – Closing the Door on Old Garbage
8:34 – The Game of Life: Starting Anew
8:53 – Freeing Others by Freeing Ourselves
8:56 – The Better Game: Love and Acceptance
9:06 – Starting at Zero: The Moment Peace Begins
9:19 – A Wonder-Full and Peace-Full Day
9:22 – InnerSelf.com Weekly Inspiration

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