About Us

The Journey to Stillness: The Story of Luis

I’m Luis, the founder of Feather Peace. My story began with loss — I was an electronic engineer, focused on my work, when a car accident changed everything. I lost my dog, Koda, who was more than a pet; he was family. His loss left me shattered, sinking into deep grief and self-blame. Every corner of my home reminded me of him — the sound of his paws, the way he’d look at me when I was down. The silence that followed was unbearable. I kept replaying the accident in my head, wondering if I could’ve done something differently. It felt like a part of me had died with him.

Unable to continue with the life I once knew, I left my job and set off on a journey of healing. My first destination was Japan — a place I had long admired for its Zen culture, where meditation and minimalism are woven into the fabric of everyday life. Immersing myself in that quiet simplicity helped me begin to release the thoughts and burdens I had been carrying. It was there, that I first discovered meditation — and from that moment, I was captivated.

Craving a deeper understanding of this newfound path, I traveled next to China, drawn to the legendary Shaolin Temple — the cradle of martial arts and likely Zen. There, I witnessed monks using ancient instruments as part of their spiritual practice — not just tools, but sacred objects infused with intention and energy. When I held them, I could feel their weight, not just physically, but energetically. The texture of the beads, the soft sound they made as they slid through my fingers, the gentle clicks as they touched and collided, and the reverence with which they were used — all of it brought a deep sense of calm and presence. In those moments, I began to understand how the physical and spiritual could meet — and how something as simple as a string of beads could carry the quiet power to center the mind and soothe the soul.

Returning home, I felt a quiet but undeniable pull to share what I had discovered — not just a way forward, but a way inward. I created Feather Peace to provide intentional instruments that support a return to stillness, clarity, and presence. Every bracelet, necklace, and mala is crafted with care and meaning, serving as a gentle reminder to pause, breathe, and reconnect with what matters.  And each piece is ritually cleansed and energetically prepared, so it may carry a sense of peace and purity to the one who wears it.

More than that, I wanted to build a community — a shared space on social media — where people can open up about their journeys toward inner peace. A space to reflect, to connect, to tell stories of transformation, and to offer support to others walking their own path. Because even though the path is personal, we’re not meant to walk it alone.

— Luis