Just Breathe

This short, contemplative video invites you to pause the noise of everyday life and ask deeper questions about what your days are really becoming. Drawing on gentle narration and simple imagery, it explores themes of presence, choice, and the quiet gap between what we say we value and what our lives actually show. Viewers are guided through reflective questions about attention, relationships, work...

What if courage isn’t loud? In this talk, I share my lived experience with bipolar disorder through three manic episodes and many seasons of deep depression. Not as a story of strength, but as a story of staying. You’ll hear what it felt like when my own mind became unfamiliar. What it meant to face days I didn’t think I could survive. And how courage, for me, became something much quieter than I...

Am I the only one who feels like I used to have more answers than I do now?

Psalm 63

A Psalm of David

Psalm 131 is one of the shortest and quietest psalms in Scripture. It speaks of humility, trust, and rest. Not striving. Not grasping. Simply being held. In this brief reading from the New International Version (NIV), we are invited to calm and quiet ourselves before God, like a weaned child resting in the presence of a loving parent. Listen slowly. Let the words settle. Allow a moment of silence...

Psalm 103 | A Gentle Reading with Space to BreatheToday’s episode offers a quiet reading of Psalm 103 from the NIV.Let these words invite you to slow down, notice your breath, and rest in the steady compassion that holds your life. A brief introduction. A full chapter reading. A moment of silence. A simple benediction. If this grounded you, feel free to share it with someone who might need a breat...

A quiet reading of Psalm 34 from the NIV.A moment to breathe, settle, and return to God’s steady presence. May these words give you rest and strength today.

Psalm 46 carries the steady confidence that God is near when life shakes around you. These words have held people for generations: “Be still, and know that I am God.” Take a few minutes to slow your breathing, rest in the reading, and carry its peace into your day. Thank you for listening.

Psalm 27 | Read by Dave GoodrichA quiet reading of Psalm 27.A moment to breathe. A reminder that courage grows from presence, not pressure. Timestamps (5:00)0:00 — Opening breath and introduction0:22 — “The Lord is my light and my salvation…”1:10 — “One thing I ask of the Lord…”2:05 — “For in the day of trouble…”2:45 — “Hear my voice when I call, Lord…”3:30 — “I remain confident of this…”4:08 — Cl...

Psalm 121 | A Song for Travelers 5:38 Read by Dave Goodrich Music: “Farelane” by Immersion and “Slow Coast” by Spheres A short space to breathe. An old prayer for people on the road. You’ll hear a brief intro, the full reading of Psalm 121, quiet moments to settle, and a gentle blessing to close. Timestamps 0:00 Intro 0:34 Psalm 121 (NIV) 3:06 Moment of Silence 4:18 Benediction 5:38 End If this br...

Psalm 23 | A Gentle Listening Practice Settle in for a quiet reading of Psalm 23. Use this three-minute space to steady your breath and slow your mind. Timestamps 0:00 Introduction 0:18 Reading of Psalm 23 1:54 Moment of Silence 2:28 Benediction 2:55 Closing Credits Voice: ElevenReader “Jay” Music: “Aloen” by Drift Into Bliss Return to this whenever you need a brief pause and a grounded breath.

Psalm 118 | Just Breathe Series A short walk through Psalm 118 in the NIV. You’ll hear a brief introduction, the full chapter, a moment of silence, and a closing blessing. Take a breath. Settle in. Let the words meet you where you are. Voice: Jay (ElevenReader) Music: ALLUMARE by Marisan (Spa) Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 00:32 Reading of Psalm 118 (NIV) 04:18 Moment of Silence 04:48 Benediction...

Stillness in the Breath This short practice brings you back to the simple rhythm of breathing. You slow down. You listen. You feel your body settle as the breath moves in and out. You follow the rise. You follow the fall. You let each cycle soften the noise inside you. Use this session when you feel scattered, tense, or far from yourself. Your breath becomes the anchor that brings you back. Timest...

Take six minutes to rest in awareness. This meditation invites you to notice your thoughts without chasing them—to let them drift, soften, and dissolve into quiet. Stillness isn’t the absence of thought; it’s the presence of peace. 🕯️ Come back to your breath. Come back to yourself. 🕰️ Timestamps 00:00 – Introduction: Finding stillness beyond the body 00:48 – Guided Meditation: Watching thoughts d...

🕊️ Stillness in the Body | A 6-Minute Guided Meditation In this short practice, we return to the body — the place where stillness lives. Beneath the thoughts, beneath the noise, there’s a quiet pulse that never left. Let this time be a gentle invitation to listen, soften, and rest inside your own skin. Take a breath. Be here. Just breathe. 🌿 ⏱️ Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction: The wisdom of the bo...

✨ Begin your day in quiet presence. In this 5-minute meditative poem, “Stillness in the Morning,” you’re invited to slow down, breathe deeply, and return to the calm beneath the noise. Let the words, sounds, and silences guide you back to yourself—before the headlines, before the hurry, before the world begins to speak. Take these few minutes to simply be. Let morning light touch your soul like a...

Take six quiet minutes to reset your mind, release tension, and come back to center. This short midday meditation helps you pause, breathe, and find calm in the middle of a busy day — whether you’re at work, at home, or on the go. 🎧 Length: 6 minutes, 42 seconds 🎵 Focus: Breath awareness, grounding, gentle body release 🕯️ Perfect for: Lunch breaks, work-from-home resets, or mid-afternoon stress...

In this calming evening meditation, allow yourself to release the weight of the day and drift into stillness. Through gentle breath, body relaxation, and a soothing poem, this practice is designed to help you unwind and prepare for deep, restful sleep. Take a deep breath, settle in, and let your soul be held in quiet peace. ✨ The perfect way to close your day with calm and presence. ⏱️ Timestamps...

Begin your day with intention and calm. This 5-minute guided meditation will help you center your breath, clear away mental fog, and step into your morning with clarity and peace. Let this be your gentle reset before you move into the flow of your day. ✨ Subscribe for more weekly meditations and mindful reflections. 🔔 Share this practice with someone who could use a moment of clarity today. Time...

Take a gentle pause to begin your meditation journey. In this short guided session, you’ll be introduced to the practice of noticing your breath, softening into presence, and returning to the simplicity of being here now. No experience is needed — just you, your breath, and a few quiet moments of stillness. ✨ Remember: every breath is a new beginning. 0:00 – Welcome & getting comfortable 0:20...

🌿 Welcome to Just Breathe 🌿 This year, join me for a 12-month journey of guided meditations, poetry, and reflections— from Beginning Stillness to Presence & Awareness , from Healing & Release to Sleep & Renewal , and all the way to Reflection & Renewal. ✨ Each month brings a new focus. ✨ Each week, a short guided practice to help you find calm, clarity, and renewal. ✨ Perfect...

Theme: The contemplative life as your life Focus: Living as a walking prayer — rooted, open, and whole. Merton Anchor: “The monk is not a special kind of man, but every man is a special kind of monk.” In this final session of our 12-part series on Thomas Merton’s New Seeds of Contemplation , we close with a full-length meditation — weaving together the themes of the past weeks in a prayerful poem,...

Pain can feel like the end of the story—but what if it’s also the beginning of transformation? In this episode of Just Breathe , we reflect on Thomas Merton’s reminder that the more we try to avoid suffering, the more we suffer. Together, we’ll open space to see pain not as punishment, but as a teacher—shaping the soul, softening the heart, and making room for compassion. Take a deep breath, liste...

In this meditation, we step into the beauty of unknowing—releasing the need for answers and learning to live into the questions. Inspired by Thomas Merton’s wisdom, this practice invites you to breathe, rest, and carry poetic questions as gentle companions on the contemplative path. “If you seek understanding before you believe, you will never believe.” – Thomas Merton 🕊️ Let go of certainty. 🕊️ T...