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EPISODE · Jan 6, 2026 · 21 MIN

Giving Yourself What You Need Meditation - Sleep Version

from Balanced Mind with Julie Potiker · host Julie Potiker

Relax into this guided meditation led by Julie Potiker as you breathe into what it is you need right now. She completes the meditation with the poem, "Joy", by Donna Asworth.This version ends with music allowing you to drift off into sleep.Joy, by Donna AsworthJoy does not arrive with a fanfareon a red carpet strewnwith the flowers of a perfect lifejoy sneaks inas you pour a cup of coffeewatching the sunlighthit your favourite tree, just rightand you usher joy awaybecause you are not ready for heryour house is not as it should befor such a distinguished guestbut joy cares nothing for your messy homeor your bank-balance, or your waistline, you seejoy is supposed to slither throughthe cracks of your imperfect lifethat’s how joy worksyou cannot truly invite heryou can only be ready when she appearsand hug her with meaningbecause in this very momentjoy chose you-Donna AshworthFind out more about using mindfulness in everyday life through Julie's books, "SNAP: From Calm to Chaos", and "Life Falls Apart, But You Don't have To: Mindful Methods for Staying Calm in the Midst of Chaos". Both are available on Amazon.com.Follow Julie on YouTube and Facebook at Mindful Methods for Life.comThis podcast is available on iTunes, iHeart, Blubrry and everywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more about using mindfulness in everyday life through Julie's books, "SNAP: From Calm to Chaos", and "Life Falls Apart, But You Don't have To: Mindful Methods for Staying Calm in the Midst of Chaos". Both are available on Amazon.com.Follow Julie on YouTube and Facebook at Mindful Methods for Life.comThis podcast is available on iTunes, iHeart, Blubrry and everywhere you listen to podcasts.

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