Skateboarding legend Duane Peters has been on a path that not many would expect from someone known for his wild attitude and heavy history in skateboarding and punk.
Recently, he shared that he has been spending time reading The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment and diving deep into prayer.
For someone who built a reputation on being raw and outspoken, this turn toward reflection and spirituality is catching attention.
According to DP, the book has given him something fresh to hold onto. It’s not just about sitting quietly and reading; it has pushed him to actually practice what he’s learning.
He said that since picking up the book, he has been making prayer a regular part of his life. That means more time spent looking inward, less time being wrapped up in anger, and more focus on letting go of feelings that used to weigh him down.
He explained that one of the biggest changes has been how he looks at resentment.
For years, DP has had a reputation for speaking his mind and carrying grudges. Now, he says he’s been working on forgiveness, not just in words but in his daily choices.
He talked about how he can’t keep holding onto bitterness because it only drags him further away from peace. Instead, he has been trying to hand those heavy feelings over to something bigger than himself.
The Master of Disaster admitted that it hasn’t been easy, especially considering the hate he still gets from many in the skate community.
But instead of firing back like he might have in the past, he’s been practicing a different response. He prays about it, and he tries to release the anger that once fueled him.
He shared that he can’t bring himself to hate the people he used to feel so strongly against. The constant practice of prayer, along with ideas from The Power of Now, have been helping him keep that hatred out of his mind and heart.
It’s a softer side of the acid drop inventor that many wouldn’t expect to see, and it shows how much he’s trying to focus on growth.
While he’s still the same person who lived through decades of hardcore skating, punk rock, and personal struggles, this new part of his life is centered around healing and finding some calm.