Journey Forward With Joree Rose

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.) 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. In this episode, I unpack: Why slowing down can feel so confronting (especially if you’re not used to it) The myths we carry about what meditation should look like How discomfort is often the doorway to real transformation Whether you’re brand new to mindfulness or just need a reminder of why you started, this is your invitation to pause, breathe, and reconnect with yourself — without judgment, pressure, o