Why does peace take effort, why does anything take effort. Our modern human experience champions ease and effortlessness. We continue to stream line and "hack" our lives so we can do less. Life and living requires effort though. We must put forth effort for true growth, change and possibility. This is true of peace, it isn't something that happens as the result of ideal conditions being met. Peace is the result of a willingness to be peaceful, putting forth effort to be at peace, holding the intention of a peaceful life and actually practicing peace everyday to the best of our ability.