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Apricity and the Calm After the Storm

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Episode DescriptionIn this episode, Steven shares a personal update following the record-breaking winds of Storm Goretti in Cornwall. After the chaos of the storm, a chance encounter with a lady named Joanne reminds him of the beauty of “apricity”—the warmth of the sun on a cold winter’s day.

Join Steven for a gentle conversation about finding calm in a noisy world. He explores why we often “doom scroll,” the relief of realising how little we are actually in control of, and why slowing down might be the best way to handle uncertain times.

Key Highlights

  1. The Calm After the Chaos: How quickly things change from 100mph winds to a beautiful, spring-like day, reminding us that nothing is permanent.
  2. Word of the Day: Steven shares his favourite word, apricity, and why we need to appreciate those moments of warmth during life’s winters.
  3. The Illusion of Control: Why realising we aren’t in control of 99.9% of things (including world leaders or the weather) can actually be a huge relief.
  4. Simple Wisdom: A reminder that knitting, walking, or just taking a breath at a traffic light can be as powerful as formal meditation.

Memorable Quotes

“Apricity… it means to feel the warmth of the sun on a cold day.”

“Once we realize we’re not in control of 99.9% of the stuff that happens to us… you can look at it as, ‘Thank Christ for that.’ I wouldn’t wanna be in control of all this anyway.”

“Just rest your mind. Give your mind something else to do than scrolling your phone.”

Links & Support

  1. Website: stevenwebb.uk

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Stop the World… I Want to Get off

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Stop the World, I Want to Get Off

This new 15-minute guided meditation is designed for anyone feeling completely overwhelmed or anxious because life is moving a little too fast. We often feel like we need a superpower to just press pause and catch our breath, and this practice offers you exactly that necessary timeout. It helps you slow the world down and creates a vital gap between everything arising around you and your reaction to it. By finding this space, you can step out of the rush and find the calm you need to wisely respond to life rather than just reacting to the noise.

Forget Resolutions: Why One Word Is All You Need This Year

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Forget Resolutions: Why One Word Is All You Need This Year

Happy New Year to you all! It is great to be back recording after a tough few weeks battling a severe chest infection. Before we dive into today’s episode, I want to say a massive thank you to everyone who supported me and donated over Christmas.

Your kindness keeps this podcast ad-free and helps cover the editing and admin costs which allows me to keep going. A special shout out to Jessica, Laura, Catherine, Joan, Ulysses, Lisa, Kerry, and Audra. And wow, thank you to Joan and Ulysses for the 40 coffees! You are all absolutely brilliant.

In this episode:

I share a bit about my recent battle with “man flu” and the complications of dealing with a chest infection while being paralyzed. It was a stark reminder of how fragile things can be, leading to an ambulance visit and plenty of steroids.

But this experience led me to my focus for this year. Instead of setting strict resolutions that we often break, I am inviting you to choose just one word for the year. My word is Simplify.

We explore what it means to strip life down to its simplest form to remove obstacles and reduce suffering. Whether it is closing tabs on a browser or just sitting in silence, simplifying is about finding peace in the moment.

We also talk about:

  1. Why I chose “Simplify” as my word for the year.
  2. The spiritual journey of reducing suffering and attachment.
  3. How to handle emotions like anxiety and overwhelm by listening to what they are teaching us.
  4. Examples of words you might choose, such as Acceptance, Trust, release, or Curiosity.

What is your word for the year? I would love to hear it.

Links and Contact: If you want to get in touch, share your word, or just say hello, you can message me directly at:

https://stevenwebb.uk

Thank you for listening and for your continued support.

Falling Asleep By The Sea – A Sleep Story Meditation

WARNING: This is a sleep meditation and should not be listened to while driving or doing anything that needs your attention. IMPORTANT: You will fall asleep.

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Falling Asleep by the Sea

In this gentle sleep meditation you are guided into a deep state of rest with a simple body release practice followed by a quiet story that leads you across warm dunes and down to a peaceful beach at dusk. The waves slowly drift into the distance as the tide moves out and they fade away completely, leaving you in complete silence so there is nothing to disturb your sleep and no ending to pull you back awake.

This session is recorded by me, Steven Webb, in top Studio Quality. You can listen with headphones, through your phone, or through speakers. Choose whatever feels most comfortable for you as you settle in.

You will begin with a soft full body tense and release, letting go of the day in stages. After that your body is invited to move toward sleep while your mind takes a slow quiet walk across the sand. You settle into a warm and comfortable dip at the top of a small dune, safe and undisturbed, listening as the tide slips further away. The waves grow softer, more distant, until they fade completely and you drift into a deep and peaceful sleep.

This meditation has no ending voice and no music at the close. It simply carries you into the night and leaves you resting.

If you enjoy this session or want to help support the work I do, you can find out more at https://stevenwebb.uk

When Jesus and the Buddha Sit at the Same Table

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In this episode I explore a question many people quietly carry. Can you love Jesus and still practise awareness. Can the comfort of Christian faith sit alongside the clarity of Buddhist teaching. Do you have to choose one path or can they both live in the same heart.

This conversation begins with the famous poem Footprints in the Sand and widens into a look at what truly carries us when life cracks open. I talk about Sunday school, my favourite childhood hymn, the years when I tried to get rid of all religion, and how awareness eventually softened everything.

We touch on the sermon on the Mount, the beauty held in Corinthians thirteen, the voice of the Buddha, and the simple human truth that all wisdom traditions point toward compassion and presence. The episode is really about how to build a spiritual toolbox that actually works, without throwing away the tools that once held you through the hardest nights.

If you have ever wondered whether your Christian faith can live peacefully beside meditation and Buddhist ideas, this episode will speak to you.

Quotes from the episode

“Anything that opens your heart and brings less suffering into the world is worth keeping.”

“You do not need to choose between Jesus and awareness. You can hold both. The presence beneath them is the same.”

“We suffer when we cling. We grow when we include.”

“Whatever carries you in the storms, honour it. Add more tools if they help. Nothing precious needs to be thrown away.”

“You can sit with Jesus and the Buddha at the same table. Trust me, they would get along.”

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Takeaways:

  • In this episode, I explore the intersections between Jesus, Buddhism, and the Bible, sharing my personal journey with spirituality.
  • I reflect on pivotal moments in my life that challenged my beliefs and how I came to appreciate different teachings.
  • The idea that many religious teachings are not new but rather reinterpretations of universal truths is a central theme of my discussion.
  • I emphasize the importance of community and support during difficult times, regardless of religious affiliation or beliefs.
  • Compassion is key, whether in Christianity or Buddhism, and recognizing our shared humanity helps reduce suffering.
  • I encourage listeners to embrace a diverse toolbox of beliefs, integrating various teachings that resonate personally.

Your Morning Calm – Guided Meditation

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Start your day with intention and presence. This morning meditation is designed to be your companion as you sit quietly with your coffee or tea and take a moment to breathe, relax, and return to yourself.

In this short and gentle practice, you’ll be guided to settle into your body, become aware of your breath, and meet the day with clarity and calm. Whether you’re facing a busy schedule or simply want to begin your day from a place of peace, this is your space to reset and reconnect.

What this meditation helps with:

  • Creates a calm and centred start to your day
  • Supports emotional balance and inner peace
  • Encourages mindfulness and presence
  • Helps slow down anxious or racing thoughts
  • Cultivates kindness towards yourself and others

This is perfect for:

  • Your morning coffee or tea ritual
  • Slowing down before a busy day
  • Grounding yourself with mindful breathing
  • Setting positive intentions in the morning

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Trust Your Path: A Gentle Meditation for Times of Change

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Trust Your Path: A Gentle Meditation for Times of Change

The inspiration for this meditation came from one of my supporters who shared that they have been listening to my meditations as part of the 12 Steps. That really moved me.

I am no expert in the 12 Steps, but I have come to know them through friends and clients over the years. What I love is that their wisdom is universal. They speak to the same truths we all face when we are trying to change, heal, or simply live more honestly with ourselves.

This meditation is for anyone walking that kind of path. Maybe you are giving something up, staying sober, breaking an old habit, or learning to live with more acceptance. The process can feel slow, messy, and uncertain. It can feel like you are going nowhere at all. But when you stop and look back, you begin to see how far you have already come.

In this episode, we begin with a short reflection on the nature of change and then move into a gentle guided meditation that invites you to trust the process. It helps you rest in what is, rather than chase what might be, and reminds you that growth often happens quietly beneath the surface.

This meditation will help you

  • find patience when progress feels invisible
  • Stay grounded when you want to give up
  • reconnect with trust in your own journey

You do not have to see the whole path to take the next step.

Trust the journey you are on. You will get there.

The Truth About Inner Peace: 5 Myths Debunked

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Today, we’re diving into the topic of inner peace and what it truly means. I share my personal journey of finding peace, especially after a life-changing injury that left me paralyzed. It’s not about always feeling good or avoiding pain; instead, it’s about recognizing that peace is always there beneath the chaos of life. I also unpack five common myths about inner peace that I used to believe, which held me back from truly understanding it. By the end of this episode, I hope to help you see how to tap into that inner calm, even when life gets tough. If you’re curious to learn more, check out my website at https://stevenwebb.uk.

In this episode of Stillness in the Storms, host Steven Webb shares his personal journey of finding inner peace after being paralyzed from the neck down. He offers practical wisdom and debunks common myths about what it means to be at peace, revealing that it’s a state that is always accessible, even in the midst of life’s greatest challenges.

Benefits of Listening:

  • Learn how to find inner peace, regardless of your external circumstances.
  • Discover why you don’t need to control your thoughts to be at peace.
  • Understand that inner peace is not a permanent state, but a practice.
  • Learn how to be fully present and engaged with life, without clinging or grasping.
  • Be inspired by Stephen’s story of resilience and hope.

Key Quotes:

  • “We are at peace when we’re not suffering, or when we’re doing something we enjoy.”
  • “Inner peace is always there. It’s always present. A peaceful, quiet world is always present, even in the most dire circumstances.”
  • “You cannot wait until life calms down. You won’t be able to have peace once life’s sorted.”
  • “Peace means being fully present. It means without clinging and without that grasping.”

The Five Myths of Inner Peace:

  1. Inner peace means never feeling pain or discomfort.
  2. You must control your thoughts to be at peace.
  3. You find peace once life calms down.
  4. Inner peace is a permanent state.
  5. Peace means detachment from life.

Morning Bloom: A Powerful Meditation to Open the Day

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Welcome to the “Inner Peace Meditations” podcast. In this episode, titled “Morning Bloom: A Powerful Meditation to Open the Day” we offer a gentle guided meditation to help you begin your day with intention and tranquility.

Drawing inspiration from the Zen symbolism of the lotus flower, this meditation encourages you to rise from the “mud” of sleep and worries, and open to the day with grace and self-acceptance. Just as the lotus blooms in murky water, you are guided to find your inner strength and beauty, regardless of the challenges the day may hold. This practice is a reminder that you don’t need perfect conditions to shine; you can bloom exactly where you are.

This meditation is for you if you:

  • Often wake up feeling anxious or overwhelmed by your to-do list.
  • Are looking for a peaceful and positive way to start your morning.
  • Wish to cultivate a greater sense of self-acceptance and inner calm.
  • Struggle with perfectionism and the feeling that you are not “enough.”
  • Are new to meditation and want a simple, guided practice.
  • Want to connect more deeply with your body and breath.

This meditation will help you to:

  • Gently awaken your body and mind.
  • Set a positive and calm tone for the rest of your day.
  • Release tension and worry.
  • Cultivate feelings of gratitude and self-compassion.
  • Find strength and resilience in the face of life’s challenges.
  • Embrace the present moment with a sense of peace and openness.

The Garden of Your Heart: A Meditation to Uncover Your Inner Strengths

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Guided Meditation: The Garden of Your Heart

In a world that often rewards being loud and tough, it’s easy to mistake our quiet, gentle qualities for weaknesses. We might overlook our own capacity for kindness, patience, and empathy, believing they don’t count in the grand scheme of things.

But what if these are not weaknesses at all? What if they are our deepest, most resilient strengths?

This guided meditation invites you on a gentle journey into the garden of your heart. Here, we will walk through a peaceful inner landscape where your unique strengths are discovered not as abstract ideas, but as living parts of your very nature, a resilient tree of patience, a clear pool of empathy, a soft moss of kindness. It is a time to simply recognise, honour, and appreciate the quiet power you already hold within.

To get the most from this practice, find a quiet space where you can sit comfortably without interruption for the next 15 minutes.

Explore This Topic Deeper in the Podcast:

This meditation was inspired by a recent conversation on my podcast, Stillness in the Storms. If you’d like to explore the idea of our soft skills as our greatest assets in more detail, I invite you to listen to the companion episode: “In a Hard World, Your Softest Skills Are Your Strongest Asset.”

You can find the episode here: In a Hard World, Your Softest Skills Are Your Strongest Asset

Thank you for sharing this space and time with me. May this practice remind you of the incredible strength and beauty you carry within.

To connect further, please visit https://stevenwebb.uk.