There is No Right Way to Be Here
There is No Right Way to Be Here, a song from the Album, Noting is Required of You. This song is a listening space to that offers sound without instruction, guidance or expectation. You are not asked to listen in a certain way, feel a certain thing, or remain present. You may drift, move, pause, or stop entirely. All ways of being with the sound are welcome.
Created for moments when pressure, self-monitoring, or comparison feel heavy, There Is No Right Way to Be Here affirms that presence does not have rules. You do not need to arrive calm, focused, or ready.
You are allowed to show up exactly as you are. There is no right way to be here—and nothing you need to fix.
About the Album
Nothing Is Required of You
Nothing Is Required of You is a collection of listening spaces created for moments when effort, instruction, or expectation feel like too much.
This album does not guide, prompt, or ask for engagement. Each track offers sound as a steady, non-directive presence—something you can rest alongside, pause, or turn off entirely. Listening is optional, and there is no intended outcome.
The work is rooted in trauma-informed listening, prioritizing choice, pacing, and autonomy. It is designed for people who feel overwhelmed by practices that require focus, participation, or progress, and for those who need sound that does not demand anything in return.
These listening spaces are meant to coexist with whatever is present—fatigue, grief, stillness, distraction, or quiet need. Some tracks may be played softly in the background. Others may be listened to more intentionally. All responses are valid.
This album is not therapy or treatment.
It is an offering of presence.Nothing is required of you—before, during, or after listening.
Support & Licensing
Purchasing this album or individual tracks directly supports the continued creation of trauma-informed listening spaces by Sound Alchemist Julie Jewels Smoot.
Personal Listening License (Included with Purchase)
All purchases include a personal-use listening license, which allows you to:
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Listen privately, as often as you like
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Use the music for personal rest, reflection, or quiet presence
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Download and store the files for your own use
This license does not permit redistribution, public playback, or use in commercial settings.
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Extended Support & Use Options
If you wish to support the work further or use the music beyond personal listening, additional licensing options are available by request, including:
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Small group or community listening spaces
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Wellness or retreat settings
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Educational or contemplative environments
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Extended-use or institutional support licenses
These options help sustain the work while honoring its intent and integrity.
For licensing inquiries or to discuss appropriate use, please contact:
julies@juliejulessmootsoundalchemist.com-
A Note on Support
Supporting this work is not an obligation.
It is a choice.Your purchase helps make it possible for these listening spaces to continue to exist—quietly, accessibly, and without demand.
Thank you for being here, in whatever way feels right.