Julia’s Journal
Holding Your Heart
Do you ever feel so overwhelmed that you feel like you can’t escape those feelings? Sometimes when we are in the middle of anxiety or feelings of trauma, we feel like the feelings will never pass - this brings on feelings of fear and helplessness...
What Inspires You?
Are you inspired in your day to day life? I went through a period of time when I felt weighed down by what made up my daily existence. It was a weight that felt hard to get out from under. During that time, I clung hard to my meditation...
What Song Brings A Smile To Your Face?
I had to get ready for an important meeting today. I needed to get myself in a great frame of mind - positive and ready for what may come. I practiced yoga and meditated, but then I had a little time before the meeting, and so I decided to play a little music to...
Practicing Kindness
I find yoga helpful as I navigate life. The Yoga Sutra of Pantanjali lists guideposts to follow to lead a decent life and achieve self-realization. Within this text, 8 limbs of yoga are described, and among them is a set of ethical disciplines, or yamas. The first...
The Beauty Of Pausing
Today I was enjoying an early morning hike, and about halfway through the hike, there were two women sitting on a bench and meditating. I thought, “How wonderful! They are taking a moment to pause.” What does it mean, to pause? Pause. intransitive verb. 1:...
The Delight Of Gratitude
I’ve been on a little gratitude high lately. I’ve had a gratitude practice off and on for ages, but for several months, I’ve really been leaning into it. My consistent practice has brought a surprising amount joy to my day-to-day life. I write in my...
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