I think what's happening is that they meet a critical mass of >>peace<< and don't know the word for it.
[Note I said by international comparison: also a lotta ppl have a terrible life in NZ.]
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This is communicated in embodied gestures that will often miss your conscious notice: eye contact, posture, vocal tone, willingness to linger and chat a few extra moments at the checkout counter.
I have an imaginary stone that I carry with me, which I grab on to whenever I'm feeling short of peace.
Peace is what emerges from faith in the present moment. My hopes are pinned on right now, not a wish or imagined future. I drift out of peace when I lose touch with the present moment.
I'm not super good at it, but it is easier when I'm surrounded by ppl practicing.