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Nothing Is Required: A Different Way to Approach Healing
A serene scene with gentle flowing water and wildflowers conveys a message of calm acceptance with the text "Nothing Is Required of You."
Julie Jewels Smoot
Jul 294 min read


Why Rest Is a Practice, Not a Reward
A woman is comfortably resting on a yoga mat with supportive cushions placed under her head and legs, embodying a serene posture of relaxation.
Julie Jewels Smoot
Jul 294 min read


Listening Is Not Passive: What Happens When We Simply Receive Sound
A woman meditates peacefully by the lakeside, embraced by the warm glow of the setting sun, finding serenity and mindfulness in nature's embrace.
Julie Jewels Smoot
Jul 294 min read


Holding Space Without Losing Yourself: The Therapist Listening Trilogy
A serene studio space featuring meditation gongs, ambient lighting, and cozy seating, perfect for relaxation and creativity.
Julie Jewels Smoot
Jul 283 min read


The Listening Trilogy: The Ground Does Not Move • Nothing Is Required of You • Still Alive
Album Trilogy: "The Ground Holds. Nothing Is Required. Still Alive." showcases three compelling albums — "The Ground That Does Not Move" by JS Worldbridger, "Nothing Is Required of You" by Julie Jewels Smoot, and "Still Alive" by Author Honey Badger, embodying themes of grounding, permission, and survival. Some music asks you to become something. Some music asks you to feel something. Some music asks you to heal. This trilogy asks none of those things. The Ground Does Not Mov
Julie Jewels Smoot
Jul 283 min read


Where Softness Begins: A Sidereal Moon Gong Listening Session
Sound has a unique way of supporting this process. The sustained tones of the Sidereal Moon Gong unfold gradually, creating an atmosphere that encourages slowing down rather than speeding up. Instead of directing your experience, the sound simply offers space. Some listeners notice their breathing becoming deeper. Others become aware of areas of tension they hadn't recognized before. Some simply enjoy a few quiet moments away from the demands of everyday life.
Julie Jewels Smoot
Jul 223 min read


The Space to Be Enough – Beginning Exactly Where You Are
There is a quiet belief many of us carry without realizing it. "I'll begin when I'm calmer." "I'll meditate when my thoughts settle down." "I'll rest after I finish everything." "I'll take care of myself when I have more time." The list continues, always placing well-being somewhere in the future. Trauma-informed gong listening offers another possibility. What if you began exactly where you are? Not after your anxiety disappears. Not after your schedule becomes lighter. Not a
Julie Jewels Smoot
Jul 192 min read


Nothing Is Required of You: An Introduction to Trauma-Informed Gong Listening
You do not need to quiet your mind.
You do not need to breathe a certain way.
You do not need to relax, let go, or have a profound experience.
You simply need to arrive exactly as you are.
That is the heart of trauma-informed gong listening.
Julie Jewels Smoot
Jul 182 min read


Returning Home to Yourself
Create a serene and inviting space for self-exploration with "Returning Home to Yourself," a guided meditation for therapists and helping professionals. Embrace inner peace and reflection amidst calming candles, soothing textiles, and mindful prompts.
Julie Jewels Smoot
Jul 183 min read


The Quiet Before Tomorrow: Trusting That Today Was Enough
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.
Julie Jewels Smoot
Jul 183 min read


You Do Not Have to Hold It All: Trusting the Work to Continue
Serene setting for a guided meditation, designed to help therapists and professionals trust the continuation of their work without carrying all the weight.
Julie Jewels Smoot
Jul 183 min read


Leaving with an Open Heart: Closing the Day with Compassion
Cultivate inner peace with "Leaving with an Open Heart: Closing the Day with Compassion," a guided meditation for therapists and helping professionals, emphasizing self-care and mindfulness.
Julie Jewels Smoot
Jul 183 min read


Enough for Today: Releasing the Need to Do More
Creating a serene space for self-care, this image emphasizes the importance of recognizing when enough is truly enough, offering guided meditation to support therapists and helping professionals in releasing the constant drive to do more.
Julie Jewels Smoot
Jul 183 min read


Returning to the Present Moment: Coming Home to Yourself
Serene meditation scene featuring calming elements and inspirational quotes, promoting a guided meditation focused on self-care and presence for therapists and helping professionals.
Julie Jewels Smoot
Jul 183 min read


The Stories Stay Here: Letting the Session End
A calming setup designed for therapists and helping professionals, featuring a guided meditation titled "The Stories Stay Here: Letting the Session End," surrounded by wellness tools like a singing bowl, a candle, and affirmations encouraging self-care and detachment after sessions.
Julie Jewels Smoot
Jul 183 min read


Permission to Pause: Rest Is Part of the Work
Create a calming space with "Permission to Pause: Rest Is Part of the Work." This guided meditation is designed for therapists and helping professionals, emphasizing the importance of rest in self-care. Surround yourself with comforting items like a meditation bowl, soothing candles, and affirming reminders that you deserve rest and renewal.
Julie Jewels Smoot
Jul 173 min read


The Quiet After Holding: Restoring Your Inner Space
Tranquil Meditation Setting: "The Quiet After Holding" – A Guided Journey to Reclaim Your Inner Peace.
Julie Jewels Smoot
Jul 173 min read


Grounded Before Going Home: Ending the Clinical Day
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.
Julie Jewels Smoot
Jul 173 min read


The Weight You Can Set Down: Releasing What Was Never Yours to Carry
Find peace and release burdens with "The Weight You Can Set Down"—a guided meditation designed for therapists and helping professionals. Embrace letting go through soothing practices and affirmations.
Julie Jewels Smoot
Jul 173 min read


Compassion Without Absorbing: Staying Open While Staying Grounded
"Compassion Without Absorbing: Staying Open While Staying Grounded." Ideal for therapists and helping professionals, it emphasizes caring deeply while maintaining personal boundaries, surrounded by soothing elements like candles, crystals, and peaceful tones.
Julie Jewels Smoot
Jul 173 min read
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