Episodes

I’m this guided meditation Julie Potiker observes Tisha B’av. This meditation of healing and compassion wraps up with the poem “Kindness” by Naomi Shihab. (This was recorded for the Balanced Mind Meditation Center) "Kindness', by Naomi Shihab. Before you know what kindness really isyou must lose things,feel the future dissolve in a momentlike salt in a weakened broth.What you held in your hand,what you counted and carefully saved,all this must go so you knowhow desolate the landscape can bebet...

“You are the light...hold only love, only peace in your heart…” (John Lewis) In this guided meditation led for the Balanced Mind Meditation Center, Julie Potiker uses meditation to honor the late Congressman and civil rights leader. She uses his powerful words of peace, love and following your truth in this guided meditation. “You are a light. You are the light. Never let anyone—any person or any force—dampen, dim or diminish your light. Study the path of others to make your way easier and mor...

“You are the light...hold only love, only peace in your heart…” (John Lewis) In this guided meditation led for the Balanced Mind Meditation Center, Julie Potiker uses meditation to honor the late Congressman and civil rights leader. She uses his powerful words of peace, love and following your truth in this guided meditation. “You are a light. You are the light. Never let anyone—any person or any force—dampen, dim or diminish your light. Study the path of others to make your way easier and mor...

“You are the light...hold only love, only peace in your heart…” (John Lewis) In this guided meditation led for the Balanced Mind Meditation Center, Julie Potiker uses meditation to honor the late Congressman and civil rights leader. She uses his powerful words of peace, love and following your truth in this guided meditation. “You are a light. You are the light. Never let anyone—any person or any force—dampen, dim or diminish your light. Study the path of others to make your way easier and mor...

In this guided meditation, Julie Potiker uses the image of a tree, its branches, and its roots, to help you find strength and compassion. Julie led this mindfulness meditation for the Balanced Mind Meditation Center. The meditation ends with the poem, "Compassion", by Miller Williams. "Have compassion for everyone you meet, even if they don’t want it. What seems conceit, bad manners, or cynicism is always a sign of things no ears have heard, no eyes have seen. You do not know what wars are g...

In this guided meditation, Julie Potiker uses the image of a tree, its branches, and its roots, to help you find strength and compassion. Julie led this mindfulness meditation for the Balanced Mind Meditation Center. The meditation ends with the poem, "Compassion", by Miller Williams. "Have compassion for everyone you meet, even if they don’t want it. What seems conceit, bad manners, or cynicism is always a sign of things no ears have heard, no eyes have seen. You do not know what wars are g...

In this guided meditation, Julie Potiker uses the image of a tree, its branches, and its roots, to help you find strength and compassion. Julie led this mindfulness meditation for the Balanced Mind Meditation Center. The meditation ends with the poem, "Compassion", by Miller Williams. "Have compassion for everyone you meet, even if they don’t want it. What seems conceit, bad manners, or cynicism is always a sign of things no ears have heard, no eyes have seen. You do not know what wars are g...

What is your go-to place for relaxation, peace? Is it a favorite chair, the beach or perhaps a forest? In this guided meditation, Julie Potiker takes you on a journey where you use your imagination to create your own peaceful environment. Since social distancing is still in place due to the worldwide pandemic, this meditation was recorded via Zoom for the Balanced Mind Meditation Center. The meditation ends with a poem called "Invictus", by William Ernest Henley. Get the latest by subscribing...

What is your go-to place for relaxation, peace? Is it a favorite chair, the beach or perhaps a forest? In this guided meditation, Julie Potiker takes you on a journey where you use your imagination to create your own peaceful environment. Since social distancing is still in place due to the worldwide pandemic, this meditation was recorded via Zoom for the Balanced Mind Meditation Center. The meditation ends with a poem called "Invictus", by William Ernest Henley. Get the latest by subscribing...

What is your go-to place for relaxation, peace? Is it a favorite chair, the beach or perhaps a forest? In this guided meditation, Julie Potiker takes you on a journey where you use your imagination to create your own peaceful environment. Since social distancing is still in place due to the worldwide pandemic, this meditation was recorded via Zoom for the Balanced Mind Meditation Center. The meditation ends with a poem called "Invictus", by William Ernest Henley. Get the latest by subscribing...

Julie Potiker leads a meditation in the ancient practice of Tonglen. Tonglen is a Tibetan word meaning "letting go" and "accepting". During this meditation you will breathe in pain, suffering, and darkness – and then breathe out peace, joy, and light. It’s the perfect meditation during these times of uncertainty. This meditation ends with the reading of the poem, "For the Belonging", by John Donohue. Poem: For Belonging, by John O'Donohue May you listen to your longing to be free. May the fra...

Julie Potiker leads a meditation in the ancient practice of Tonglen. Tonglen is a Tibetan word meaning "letting go" and "accepting". During this meditation you will breathe in pain, suffering, and darkness – and then breathe out peace, joy, and light. It’s the perfect meditation during these times of uncertainty. This meditation ends with the reading of the poem, "For the Belonging", by John Donohue. Poem: For Belonging, by John O'Donohue May you listen to your longing to be free. May the fra...

Julie Potiker leads a meditation in the ancient practice of Tonglen. Tonglen is a Tibetan word meaning "letting go" and "accepting". During this meditation you will breathe in pain, suffering, and darkness – and then breathe out peace, joy, and light. It’s the perfect meditation during these times of uncertainty. This meditation ends with the reading of the poem, "For the Belonging", by John Donohue. Poem: For Belonging, by John O'Donohue May you listen to your longing to be free. May the fra...

Feel the warmth of the sun in this mindfulness meditation led by Julie Potiker of the Balanced Mind Meditation Center. Imagine basking in the sun and feeling its heat as it softens your body. The meditation ends with a reading of the poem, "The Sun Never Sets", by Hafiz. The Sun Never Sets Even after all this time The Sun never says to the Earth "You owe me" Look what happens with a love like that It lights up the sky Get the latest by subscribing to Julie Potiker's YouTube channel and Fac...

Feel the warmth of the sun in this mindfulness meditation led by Julie Potiker of the Balanced Mind Meditation Center. Imagine basking in the sun and feeling its heat as it softens your body. The meditation ends with a reading of the poem, "The Sun Never Sets", by Hafiz. The Sun Never Sets Even after all this time The Sun never says to the Earth "You owe me" Look what happens with a love like that It lights up the sky Get the latest by subscribing to Julie Potiker's YouTube channel and Fac...

Feel the warmth of the sun in this mindfulness meditation led by Julie Potiker of the Balanced Mind Meditation Center. Imagine basking in the sun and feeling its heat as it softens your body. The meditation ends with a reading of the poem, "The Sun Never Sets", by Hafiz. The Sun Never Sets Even after all this time The Sun never says to the Earth "You owe me" Look what happens with a love like that It lights up the sky Get the latest by subscribing to Julie Potiker's YouTube channel and Fac...

In this guided meditation, led by Julie Potiker, you'll be using your breath to bring love, compassion and balance into your body. Breathe into your heart and your soul through this soothing meditation - ending with a reading of the poem, "Take Shape", by Zach Beach. Get the latest by subscribing to Julie's YouTube channel and Facebook page at Mindful Methods for Life. You can learn about mindfulness at www.MindfulMethodsForLife.com and also in Julie's newly released book, "Life Falls Apart, Bu...

In this guided meditation, led by Julie Potiker, you'll be using your breath to bring love, compassion and balance into your body. Breathe into your heart and your soul through this soothing meditation - ending with a reading of the poem, "Take Shape", by Zach Beach. Get the latest by subscribing to Julie's YouTube channel and Facebook page at Mindful Methods for Life. You can learn about mindfulness at www.MindfulMethodsForLife.com and also in Julie's newly released book, "Life Falls Apart, Bu...

In this guided meditation, led by Julie Potiker, you'll be using your breath to bring love, compassion and balance into your body. Breathe into your heart and your soul through this soothing meditation - ending with a reading of the poem, "Take Shape", by Zach Beach. Get the latest by subscribing to Julie's YouTube channel and Facebook page at Mindful Methods for Life. You can learn about mindfulness at www.MindfulMethodsForLife.com and also in Julie's newly released book, "Life Falls Apart, Bu...

Sit back, relax, close your eyes and breathe into your core as Julie Potiker guides you through this compassion meditation. Breathe in what you need - and breathe out what you need to let go. This meditation also allows you to send compassion to others and finishes with a beautiful poem by Zach Beach, Life is Tenderness. Get the latest by subscribing to Julie's YouTube channel and Facebook page at Mindful Methods for Life. You can learn about mindfulness at www.MindfulMethodsForLife.com and al...

Sit back, relax, close your eyes and breathe into your core as Julie Potiker guides you through this compassion meditation. Breathe in what you need - and breathe out what you need to let go. This meditation also allows you to send compassion to others and finishes with a beautiful poem by Zach Beach, Life is Tenderness. Get the latest by subscribing to Julie's YouTube channel and Facebook page at Mindful Methods for Life. You can learn about mindfulness at www.MindfulMethodsForLife.com and al...

Sit back, relax, close your eyes and breathe into your core as Julie Potiker guides you through this compassion meditation. Breathe in what you need - and breathe out what you need to let go. This meditation also allows you to send compassion to others and finishes with a beautiful poem by Zach Beach, Life is Tenderness. Get the latest by subscribing to Julie's YouTube channel and Facebook page at Mindful Methods for Life. You can learn about mindfulness at www.MindfulMethodsForLife.com and al...

Julie Potiker leads you through a guided meditation to help shine the light of attention on different senses - seeing, hearing and feeling - enabling you to strengthen your attention skill-building. Get the latest by subscribing to Juile's YouTube channel and Facebook page at Mindful Methods for Life. You can learn about mindfulness at www.MindfulMethodsForLife.com and also in Julie's newly released book, "Life Falls Apart, But You Don't Have To: Mindful Methods For Staying Calm In The Midst O...

Julie Potiker leads you through a guided meditation to help shine the light of attention on different senses - seeing, hearing and feeling - enabling you to strengthen your attention skill-building. Get the latest by subscribing to Juile's YouTube channel and Facebook page at Mindful Methods for Life. You can learn about mindfulness at www.MindfulMethodsForLife.com and also in Julie's newly released book, "Life Falls Apart, But You Don't Have To: Mindful Methods For Staying Calm In The Midst O...