Let’s build a life that feels like your own,
one morning at a time.
Hi, I’m Richard Walter. I help people slow down, reconnect, and begin each day with meaning.
Meet Richard
A Life Rooted in Ritual
For over 25 years, I’ve been devoted to the quiet power of morning ritual. It’s a daily practice that’s helped me stay grounded, connected, and clear in a noisy world.
That journey has shaped how I live, how I serve, and how I teach. Whether I’m guiding meditations, offering coaching, or simply sharing reflections, I aim to help others return to their own still point, the place within that knows.
Through WakeUpRich428™, my books, and IAMday.org, I share practices that invite presence, foster spiritual connection, and help navigate the turning points of life with integrity and intention.
WakeUpRich428™ is about starting your day intentionally.
The name tells the story
From 4:00 to 8:00 AM, you have a window of quiet time that's entirely yours. No emails, no demands, no distractions.
This is when you can focus on what matters most — your health, your goals, your mindset. It's not about being productive every second. It's about being present and purposeful before the day takes over.
The richest part of your life doesn't come from what you earn. It comes from how you start.
Ways to wake up
Ways to wake up
Work with Me
To explore what’s feeling stuck or uncertain. I’ll help you reconnect with your inner clarity, develop supportive practices, and move toward a life that feels more grounded and aligned.
Insight Timer Meditations
Start your day with intention.
My guided meditations offer calm, presence, and spiritual grounding to support you through transitions, uncertainty, and daily life.
Writing and Reflections
Through personal essays and books, I explore the questions that shape our lives. You’ll find reflections on midlife, purpose, and the sacred ordinary — shared on Substack and in my published works.
“Awakening is not a destination — it’s a daily practice. By slowing down, aligning with spirit, and honoring the sacred in the everyday, we remember who we are and create a life that truly reflects our inner truth.”
— Richard Walter
Writing as a Practice
My morning cup of dark roast coffee is a ritual, a way I wake up to the day.
Writing is a ritual too, a way I wake up to life.
It helps me pause, reflect, and notice what’s stirring beneath the surface, especially in times of transition.
Through essays on Substack and in my books Through the Doldrums of Midlife and I AM Awake, I explore what it means to live with more presence, align with spirit, and walk through midlife with curiosity and courage.
Meditation as a Practice
Begin your day with intention.
These short Insight Timer meditations invite you to pause, breathe, and reconnect with who you are.
Press play for a preview.
IAMday 2025
I AM Day is a global day of awakening, honoring the 100th anniversary of Florence Scovel Shinn’s groundbreaking message — that our words shape our reality.
I’m organizing this international event as an invitation to pause, reflect, and remember who we really are.
It’s a day to reconnect with your inner strength, question the stories that hold you back, and take one step closer to the life you truly want to live.
Learn more and discover simple ways to get involved by exploring the IAMday website.
Let’s work together to create a life that feels more grounded, present, and aligned.
Whether you’re navigating a transition, seeking daily practices to center yourself, or wanting to reconnect with your deeper purpose — I’m here to walk with you.