Acharya Prashant explains that peace is not a state to be achieved or held through an action plan; rather, it is our fundamental nature. He suggests that instead of asking how to hold onto peace, one must investigate what they are already holding onto that prevents peace from being felt. Peace is the foundation of our existence, but it is often shrouded by miscellaneous priorities, frustrations, and irritations that we cling to with determination. He emphasizes that spiritual progress is about subtraction and shedding rather than accumulation. We often act as our own enemies by being obsessed with our disquiet while simultaneously asking for peace, which is an impossible demand if we refuse to let go of our 'diseases' or mental junk.