As long as we identify ourselves only as a product of this material existence, there can be no real peace.
This whole material existence is just a series of special effects to ultimately wake us up.
Essentially the living entity within material existence has two choices. To be a puppet of maya on the strings of the three modes of material nature or to be a puppet of Krishna on the strings of His love, and compassion.
To achieve success in our lives, we need strength beyond ourselves and association of sincere souls. We also need to resolve to take shelter of the holy names of God and soberly remember that today we are one year closer to death. At the same time we need to meditate on our purpose in life and that will guarantee an eternal life, beyond the temporary existence of this world.
From the moment Krishna appeared in the material existence on this day of Janmashtami, through all of His Lilas and through these wonderful histories of Lord Sri Krishna it is revealed to us, how we can also become His devotees.