Well-being | Jasmine Bilali

Who are you, really?

by Jasmine Bilali | Aug 29, 2026 | Mindfulness, Well-being

Join me on Tuesday, September 22nd for an immersive experience of reconnection and reflection as the sun begins to set over the lawn of Acquila's Nest Vineyards in Sandy Hook, CT.

Every day, the world asks us to show up in a role—who we should be, what we should accomplish, how we should appear. But beneath all of that is the quieter question.

Who are you, really?

This evening is an invitation to step away from the noise, become still, and tune inward.

I'll begin by exploring authenticity—the foundation of a meaningful and fulfilling life—and then lead you through a guided meditation designed to quiet the mind, reconnect you with your inner wisdom, and create space for greater clarity about who you are beyond the distractions and demands of modern life.

From there, I'll share the story of how this question became personal for me: the pivotal decision to leave a successful corporate career, the journey that followed, and what ultimately led me to publish my newly released book, Building a Life: A Journey into Authenticity and Holistic Transformation.

We'll conclude with more wine, conversation, questions, and a book signing—an opportunity to connect and see your life through a different lens.

Guests are encouraged to bring something comfortable to sit on. If you'd like to begin exploring the book before that evening, you can purchase Building a Life on Amazon and bring it with you to have it signed. Copies will also be available for purchase at the event.

To register: https://www.aquilasnestvineyards.com/service-page/meditation-for-authenticity

To purchase Building a Life on Amazon:

PURCHASE HERE

I hope you will join me for this evening of wine, wellbeing, and time to simply be.

Looking forward to raising a glass with you. 😉

Thank You + Small Favor

by Jasmine Bilali | Aug 20, 2026 | Well-being, Wellness

My book and I would like to thank you for your support these past three months. I have been genuinely touched by all of the feedback and thoughtful messages I've received.

The good news: Building a Life quickly sold out of its first tranche of Amazon inventory and needed to be restocked. The frustrating news: Amazon can take a while to restock books by new authors (although orders can continue to be placed during this process). The good news again: It has been restocked although inventory is already running low.

Reviews are the most powerful way to help readers discover a book on Amazon. Therefore, every review matters.

For those of you who have purchased Building a Life and posted a review, thank you. Your support helps my book reach future readers.

If you've purchased the book but haven't yet posted a review, I would be incredibly grateful if you could take a moment to do so (it's an easy process). Your review can help others find Building a Life.

And if you haven't yet purchased a copy, there is still time to get it in time for summer reading. You can purchase it here:

PURCHASE HERE

My wish is that after reading Building a Life, at least one vignette stays with you—and causes you to see something in your own life from a different perspective.

Thank you for being part of this journey with me.

An Idea to Treat Modern Life

by Jasmine Bilali | Jul 13, 2026 | Holistic Health, Well-being, Wellness

For centuries, people gathered in circles.

Around fires, in homes, temples, forests, and village gathering places, people came together.

They gathered to share stories, mark rites of passage, celebrate, grieve, pray, listen, teach, and exchange ideas.

In these spaces, no one was rushed. They were witnessed. They spoke candidly. They left feeling part of something larger than themselves.

While you can still find traces of this tradition in cultures that naturally make more room for lingering conversations, we here in the NYC-Metropolitan Area have very much lost this ancient way of gathering.

Perhaps that's why so many people I speak with are longing for deeper connection, meaningful conversation, and places where they can both listen and be heard without judgment. We seem to have forgotten how to gather.

Perhaps what we're longing for isn't something new at all. Perhaps it's something we've forgotten.

I have an idea for us.

Stay tuned...

Book Launch Celebration

by Jasmine Bilali | May 18, 2026 | Event, Well-being

What if something you once jotted down, almost absentmindedly, held the power to become something real?

For me, that moment happened years ago, on a quiet beach in Tulum, while savoring a cup of green tea. What began as a scribbled idea—more channeling than plan—has since taken shape into something I'm deeply honored to share.

My book, "Building a Life: A Journey into Authenticity and Holistic Transformation" is now out in the world.

To mark this milestone, I'm hosting a book launch celebration on Wednesday, June 10th. Details are provided in the image above. I would love for you to be there.

It will be an evening for inspiration and reflection about what can unfold when we create room for what wants to emerge.

Kindly RSVP by June 1st.
You can reply directly to this email or by text to:
917-902-2699.

The book is available for purchase on Amazon as follows:

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=jasmine+bilali&crid=1BFH79BKXDKYR&sprefix=jasmine+billi%2Caps%2C441&ref=nb_sb_noss_2

A limited number of books will also be available at the celebration.

I hope you'll join me for this special moment.

YOU’RE INVITED—Meditation for Authenticity

by Jasmine Bilali | May 4, 2026 | Event, Meditation, Well-being

What if being more connected to your authentic self could also be the key to feeling like your best self?

I'd love for you to join me as I return to the Englewood Public Library for a special talk and guided meditation, "Meditation for Authenticity: A Solution for Wellbeing."

In this experiential session, we'll explore how meditation can quiet external noise, reconnect you with your authentic self, and support a deeper sense of balance and wellbeing. You'll also leave with a simple practical tool—and a subtle mindset shift—you can begin applying immediately.

This May 20th event coincides with the upcoming release of my debut book, "Building a Life: A Journey into Authenticity and Holistic Transformation" (out late May) and offers an early introduction to the ideas I share there.

Free to attend. Registration required:

https://bccls.libcal.com/event/16779283

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/meditation-for-authenticity-a-solution-for-wellbeing-tickets-1988102191172?aff=oddtdtcreator

I'll be happy to have you attend this experience.

Tame your monkey?

by Jasmine Bilali | Dec 1, 2025 | Holistic Life Coach, Mindfulness, Well-being

It’s the time of year when many of you are feeling overwhelmed by your obligations, intentional/unintentional review of the past years' lowlights/highlights, and thoughts about what you want to manifest in the new year.

This monkey mind chatter can stir up emotions that can cause you to lose clarity and focus. What if there could be a way to navigate through the chatter so you don’t feel stuck?

There is a very simple way: silence. People go to great lengths to avoid sitting alone in silence. We tend to seek anything that might fill that perceived empty space instead. However, silence is medicine.

I'm not suggesting that you go on a silent retreat, although this is the most powerful solution. But if you’re ready to manage your mind rather than let it manage you, then I suggest you try this easy exercise to begin:

Take yourself to a favorite place, ideally in nature but anywhere you can be alone and undisturbed for 30-minutes. Leave EVERYTHING behind (this means no phone).

Bring something you can use as a timer—or surrender to your own sense of time.

Take a few deep and grounding breaths to release the day’s activities. Begin to watch your thoughts and notice what thoughts stream in and how they fluctuate over the course of your silence.

· What triggers your mind to become activated?
· How long does it take for your mind to become quiet?
· What thoughts, positive and negative, begin to bubble up and dominate?
· If you are working through a particular health or personal challenge, what thoughts arrive related to them?
· Are you judging yourself or others?
· Can you begin to feel emotionally neutral?

At the end of the 30-minutes, try to journal about your experience. What comes up may surprise you.

You take a shower every day. Why not cleanse your mind daily as well? 😉

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