In this meditation, I reflect on the teaching of Julian of Norwich, one of the great contemplative voices of the Christian tradition.
Julian lived a life devoted to prayer and meditation, and she is remembered above all for a phrase that has echoed through centuries: All shall be well.
In this practice we allow those words to accompany the breath. As we settle into stillness and become aware of the rhythm of breathing, the phrase becomes a gentle mantra, reminding us of the deep goodness that lies at the heart of existence.
With each breath we allow the words to expand quietly within awareness. The practice invites us to move beyond anxiety and narrow self-concern, opening instead toward peace, compassion and the well-being of all.
Meditation in this sense is not a form of withdrawal, but a way of energising our presence in the world.
This meditation offers a moment of calm, whether you are pausing during the day or winding down before sleep, helping you rest in trust, peace and compassionate awareness.
00:00 – Introduction
00:12 – Introducing Julian of Norwich
00:20 – A life devoted to meditation
00:30 – Her famous phrase: “All shall be well”
00:45 – The power of the words across time
01:20 – The goodness at the heart of existence
01:30 – The bell
01:43 – Ritual gesture
02:00 – Uncurling the spine
02:15 – Awareness of the breath
03:20 – Awareness of the present moment
04:08 – Breathing with the words “All shall be well”
05:12 – Commitment to the well-being of all
05:35 – Meditation as an energising practice
07:40 – Breathing in peace, breathing out compassion
08:30 – Allowing the words to expand
09:20 – Carrying the practice into the day
10:05 – Closing bell