Julie Jewels Smoot

A serene setting highlights "The Steady Presence Within: Trusting Yourself in the Work," a guided meditation for therapists and helping professionals. Surrounded by calming symbols, this invitation to mindfulness emphasizes self-trust and care.

A serene setup invites therapists and helping professionals to reflect on the day's accomplishments, with notes of gratitude and encouragement to rest and trust in the work they've done. A guided meditation promises a peaceful transition to tomorrow, with elements like a singing bowl, calming candles, and mindful reminders emphasizing self-care and acceptance.

Creating a calming space for self-care, this gentle reminder encourages therapists and helping professionals to prioritize their own nervous systems, emphasizing that their well-being is essential for the work they do.

Creating a Serene Transition: A guided meditation setup for therapists to unwind and restore balance at the end of a clinical day, emphasizing the importance of self-care before heading home.

You spend much of your life listening. You listen to stories of grief. Stories of fear. Stories of resilience. Stories of hope. Stories that remain with people long after they leave your office. Listening is meaningful work. It is also demanding work.

Take a moment to settle into a position that feels comfortable and supportive. Whether you are seated or lying down, allow your body to rest exactly as it is. There is nowhere you need to go. Nothing you need to accomplish. Nothing you need to become. For these next few moments...

Whether you are seated or lying down, allow your body to settle naturally. There is nowhere you need to be. Nothing you need to accomplish. This is a space where your imagination is free to wander. If it feels comfortable, gently close your eyes. Or soften your gaze. Take a slow breath in... And gently breathe out.

Take a moment to find a position that feels comfortable and supportive. Whether you are sitting or lying down, allow your body to settle naturally. There is nothing you need to accomplish. Nothing you need to change. This is simply an opportunity to honor where you are today. If it feels comfortable, gently close your eyes. Or soften your gaze.

Welcome. Take a moment to settle into a position that feels comfortable for your body. You may choose to sit tall with your feet resting upon the earth... Or lie comfortably, allowing yourself to be fully supported. There is nowhere you need to be. Nothing you need to achieve. This is your time. If it feels comfortable, gently close your eyes. Or soften your gaze.

Take a moment to settle into a position that feels comfortable for your body. Allow yourself to arrive without rushing. There is nowhere else you need to be. Nothing you need to accomplish. Nothing you need to become. Simply arriving is enough. As the first gentle tones of the Venus Gong begin to resonate, notice how the sound gently fills the space around you.

There is no need to reach for it. No need to follow it. Simply receive. Take a slow, comfortable breath. Notice the air entering your body. Notice it leaving again. Your breath has always known its rhythm. Today, allow yourself to trust it.

Notice the support beneath you. Notice the contact between your body and the surface that holds you. Allow yourself to feel that support. There is no need to hold everything by yourself right now. Take another gentle breath. As you breathe, allow your attention to settle into the present moment.

Nothing to prove. Nothing to become. Simply breathing. Simply being. As your breathing settles into its natural rhythm, bring your awareness to the fact that every person carries experiences that have shaped them.

Creating a safe space for healing, growth, and self-discovery is essential; prioritize your peace and well-being as seen in this calming, supportive environment.

Embrace a journey of self-awareness and healing by listening to your body and emotions with kindness and honor. Transformative peace begins with understanding, not fixing.

A serene scene by the water at sunset emphasizes the importance of being present, with gentle reminders about self-acceptance and mindfulness, accompanied by soothing elements like candles and lavender.

Gentle hands cradle healing energy, surrounded by words of love, peace, and spiritual connection, embodying the essence of Reiki.

Growth does not always arrive with fanfare. Sometimes it unfolds quietly, one breath, one choice, one moment of presence at a time.

Released last summer, Neptune Gong: Dolphin and Whale is a unique collaboration between Julie Jewels Smoot and JS Worldbridger that transforms the written word into an immersive sonic experience. Inspired by poems originally published in Julie's books, the album bridges literature, ambient music, and planetary gong resonance to create a deeply contemplative listening journey.

The Chiron Gong creates space for listening to what still exists beneath survival. In astrology, Chiron is often associated with the “wounded healer.” But in trauma-informed sound work, I approach Chiron differently. I do not believe every wound needs to become wisdom immediately. I do not believe pain must become purpose in order to deserve care.