Joel Cross

12.5k Followers

Joel Cross is a Grammy-nominated musician, certified meditation teacher, and creator of the R.I.S.E. Journal method, a guided framework for self-discovery through meditative journaling. Certified under master meditation teacher davidji, Joel brings a rare blend of artistry, spiritual depth, and warmth to his teaching. His guided meditations and journaling practices weave together soulful music, compassionate inquiry, and grounded wisdom to help listeners reconnect with who they truly are. Joel's work centers on authenticity, self-love, and the courage it takes to live from the heart. Whether guiding a 30-day meditation journey or a single session of stillness, he creates a space where vulnerability feels safe and transformation feels natural. As the founder of Beautiful Souls, an international mindfulness community, Joel has guided thousands of people through daily live mindfulness practices and deep inner work designed to help them build consistency, cultivate self-awareness, and develop a lasting relationship with their inner life, one that empowers them to show up more fully, love more freely, and live as who they truly are.

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Reviews

Tim Roderick

Apr 15, 2026

Beautiful - just went and found your music as well… resonated so deeply with me, also a fingerstyle guitarist and spiritual seeker / listener 🎧 so glad I found your stuff! Thank you for creating and sharing your soothing and soft words and music from your RV out to the world.. what a wonderful story yours is 🌍🙏🏼✨🌱🌳☀️ much love from the UK 🥰🫶🏼🕊️✨

Audra

Mar 31, 2026

This mediation aligned with my evening prayer. The words brought tears of relief.

Emzki Emsky

Mar 24, 2026

That was magical, thank you. It got me up and out of bed and was so calming where on the regular I had been having morning anxiety. Your guitar is so soothing. Thank you

Caroline

Mar 15, 2026

This meditation so resonates with me! Thank you, Joel.

Micky

Mar 13, 2026

Thank you. This helped me to come back to myself and what really matters. ❤️

Marlene Adams

Mar 10, 2026

This is so beautiful ♥️ I feel more peace than I have in a good while. Thank you so very much Joel. I appreciate your gentle words and love for all beings.

Alexis Kosierb

Feb 26, 2026

Very beautiful and powerful meditation! Feeling so much comfort and so much peace! Very healing and soothing! Love this!

Lizzy Fors

Feb 13, 2026

Thank you 🙏

Liana R

Feb 13, 2026

A great way to start my day. Thank you 🙏 Namaste 🙏

Mary Allen

Feb 13, 2026

This is very wise. Thank you, Joel. You are a beautiful soul.

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