Did you hear Oprah’s speech at the 2018 Golden Globe awards? Her final wish: “And when that new day finally dawns, it will be because of a lot of magnificent women, many of whom are right here in this room tonight, and some pretty phenomenal men, fighting hard to make sure that they become the […]
About Julia Rymut
The Grouchy Meditator: How to be Happy When you Feel Like a Grinch
It’s the end of the year–the time of darkness, reflection, and holiday. And on most years at this time, I’m very happy. I’m grateful for my loved ones. My health. A warm home. I’m giddy about seeing twinkling lights in front of the homes in my neighborhood. But this year– this year I just don’t […]
How to Connect your Practice and your Life–with Walking
Walking is a fundamental theme in my life. Each step beats like a metronome, both setting my pace and responding to the pace of my life. Step. Step. Breath. Breath. My love of walking started when I was 22. I traveled to Nepal and walked the Annipurna Circuit, a trek which took about 3 weeks. […]
How to Boost your Meditation with Embodiment
Are you in your body? Pause and examine your experience. Right now. Before reading further. I don’t mean that I want a catalog of your sensations, your thoughts and emotions. Observing and cataloging is one way to connect with your somatic experience. It’s a core technique in many mindfulness practices. But observing and cataloging is […]
How to Ease Conflict with your Loved Ones: A Meditator’s Guide
I have a family member I dearly love who is, well, very difficult to talk to. When we talk, it’s stilted. Tense. Heartbreaking. Everything I have tried has made it worse. I strategize and plan. I try to be closer or I try to put distance between us. I stick to safe topics or dive […]