When I Thought Slowing Down Might Kill Me

When I Thought Slowing Down Might Kill Me

Published on May 1
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Journey Forward with Joree Rose
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<p dir="ltr">This episode kicks off our May theme: "Slow Down, You Move Too Fast." And wow… this one is personal. I'm sharing the story of my very first meditation — and how, even though it was only 10 minutes, it felt like torture. (Yes, I genuinely thought I might die… and no, I'm not being dramatic.)</p> <p dir="ltr">For most of my life, I didn't know how to slow down. I was always in motion, chasing the next thing, hoping I'd eventually land in a place of peace, contentment, or security. But what I didn't realize is that what I was searching for could only be found in the present moment — and I had no idea how to access it.</p> <p dir="ltr">In this episode, I unpack:</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Why slowing down can feel so confronting (especially if you're not used to it)</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">The myths we carry about what meditation should look like</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"...
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