In this episode of Journey Forward with Joree Rose, Joree shares a deeply personal reflection on what it means to come back to ourselves—again and again—through the practice of mindfulness. After noticing how easy it is to slip into autopilot and feel disconnected, she made a conscious decision to slow down and return to my foundational tools for presence, awareness, and healing.

A central theme in this episode is the cycle of reactivity—those familiar patterns we find ourselves caught in when we’re triggered, overwhelmed, or emotionally hijacked. Joree talks about how mindfulness becomes the bridge out of that reactive loop, offering us the pause we need to respond rather than react.

You’ll hear:

• What it looks like to unintentionally drift from presence—and how to gently find your way back.

• How the body holds cues that tell us when we’re caught in reactivity, and how to listen.

• The difference between reacting from old patterns vs. responding from conscious awareness.

• Practical ways to interrupt the cycle of reactivity through breath, self-compassion, and intentionality.

This episode is an invitation to remember: you are not your reactions. You are the awareness behind them. And every moment is a new opportunity to choose a different path—one that leads to more peace, alignment, and freedom.

If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or just yearning to feel more connected to yourself and your life, this conversation will meet you where you are and guide you gently forward.

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