“In a world that asks us to focus on the things that can separate us, A Peace of My Mind invites us to explore the common humanity that connects us.” 

John Noltner is an award-winning author and photographer who has worked on five continents, gathering stories of human courage, grace, and resilience. He has produced projects for national magazines, Fortune 500 companies, and non-profit organizations. In 2008, frustrated with the quality of our national dialogue, and all the things that ask us to focus what divides us, he wondered if he could use his storytelling and art to rediscover what connects us. That curiosity was the seed that grew into A Peace of My Mind.

A gifted storyteller, his work is accessible and engaging, creating a space where others can be seen, heard, and valued. A Peace of My Mind reflects John’s belief that storytelling and art can help individuals, organizations and communities articulate their deepest values and encourage action toward building community connections and positive change.

When he is not on the road for work, John travels for fun with his family and their cocker spaniel, Road Trip. Together, they care also for an 80-acre Christmas tree farm, connecting with the land while observing the seasons and years unfold. More of his photography can he found here: John Noltner Photography.

Amy Chatelaine served as the creative producer for 40 Days Toward Deeper Listening: Hearing the Heart of Humanity. You'll hear her voice throughout the audio offering.

Amy enjoys interweaving wisdom and best practices from her background in public health, contemplative spirituality, and the arts. In addition to A Peace of My Mind, she's most recently worked with Episcopal House of Prayer, Liquid Music, On Being with Krista Tippett, and Poetry Unbound with Pádraig Ó Tuama.

Amy holds a Master of Divinity from Emory University and studied Biology at St. Olaf College. She lives in the Twin Cities. Collaboration inquiries can be sent to amy.chatelaine@gmail.com.

Your prompt for the day:

• When was a time you felt deeply listened to?

• What did that make possible?

You can learn more about A Peace of My Mind at APeaceOfMyMind.org.