Author Archives: Julia Delaney

The Power of Words

The power of words in the journey of healing. Explore the depths of emotions and [...]

Belly Full, Heart Hungry: The Irresistible Pull of Comfort Food

You know those days when all you want is a warm, comforting meal that just [...]

Self-Compassion Meditation 🎧 ▶️

Loving-kindness meditation is a powerful practice that can help cultivate feelings of love, empathy, compassion [...]

Savor the Moment: Discovering the Joy of Mindful Eating

Savoring the Moment You know that feeling when you’re eating your favorite meal, and you’re [...]

Why Being Present is So Hard 🎧

While unfulfilled expectations, along with all the best-and-brightest moments of “There and Then,” seductively lure [...]

Through My Gaze

This poem delves into the struggle of finding one's authentic self amidst the cacophony of [...]

Body scan meditation for anxiety: How to use mindfulness to ease physical symptoms of anxiety

As a mindfulness meditation teacher, I have seen how anxiety can affect individuals of all [...]

The Shower of Life

In my poem “The Shower of Life” I use rain as an allegory for the [...]

Anxiety Release: Focus Attention and Open Awareness 🎧 ▶️

This meditation session focuses on both focused attention and open awareness techniques, making it the [...]

Where to begin?

Embracing your passions, making gratitude and happiness a daily choice, and taking the first step [...]

3 Mindful Breaths – Meditation for Beginners 🎧 ▶️

If you’re new to meditation, or simply looking for a quick and easy way to [...]

Beyond the Misconceptions: Debunking Myths About Mindfulness Meditation

Beyond the Misconceptions Despite common misconceptions, Mindfulness and Meditation is a valuable tool for enhancing [...]

Lifting the Veil

The poem celebrates the transformative power of immersing oneself in the natural world and letting [...]

Why Body Awareness is Key to Emotional Regulation: How Body Scan Meditation Can Help You Manage Difficult Emotions

Have you ever experienced a wave of difficult emotions that seem to come out of [...]

When Grief and Joy Collide: Embracing the Complexity of Emotion

Sometimes life can feel like a roller coaster of emotions, a constantly shifting landscape that [...]

The Courage to Feel: A Road to Emotional Healing 🎧 ▶️

It’s okay not to feel okay. It’s completely okay to feel sad and to express [...]

Dare to Bear

I wrote this poem as a reminder of the strength and resilience that lies within [...]

Unbound: The Essence of Now 🎧

In the restless pursuit of meaning, I often found myself caught in the unyielding cyclone [...]

Baring Unbearable: Whispers of Sunshine Amidst Grief

In the quiet moments of life, when my heart is heavy with grief, I find [...]

Meditation to Overcome Isolation and Loneliness 🎧 ▶️

Just Like You. This guided meditation helps us feel more connected and less alone, and [...]