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Morning Abundance: Seeing What Was Always There

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Inner Peace Meditations — Episode 92: Morning Abundance: Seeing What Was Always There

In this gentle morning meditation, Steven Webb guides you into a quiet practice of rediscovering the abundance that is already present in your life. Not the abundance we’re told to chase, but the ordinary, faithful things that hold us every single day without us ever noticing. Through a simple process of imagining life without the things we take for granted, and then welcoming them back, something shifts. Gratitude moves from being a thought into something you can actually feel. This meditation was written and guided by Steven Webb.

This meditation is for you if:

  1. You move through your mornings on autopilot and want to arrive more fully in your day
  2. You know you have much to be grateful for but struggle to really feel it
  3. You want a gentle, unhurried start that grounds you before the day begins
  4. You’re drawn to mindfulness that is simple, honest, and free from pressure

Benefits:

  1. A genuine felt sense of gratitude rather than a surface thought
  2. A calmer, more open quality of awareness to carry into your day
  3. A shift in perspective that can last well beyond the meditation itself
  4. A reminder that this moment, just as it is, is already enough

Thank you so much for listening and for being part of this community. To find out more about Steven and to support his work, visit https://stevenwebb.uk

Who Are You When No One Needs Anything?

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Episode Description

For years, you’ve been the go to person. The mother, the partner, the colleague, the carer. Your whole identity is wrapped up in what you do for others. But what happens when the kids leave, or the career changes, or you just stop long enough to ask… who am I underneath all of that?

In this episode, Steven shares a personal story from his time as Mayor of Truro, where former mayors warned him about the strange emptiness that comes when a defining role ends. He explores why losing a role can feel like grief, why that “who am I now?” question is not a sign of ingratitude but an invitation to go deeper, and how you can start the quiet, beautiful process of meeting yourself again.

If you’ve ever felt lost in the space between who you were and who you’re becoming, this one is for you.

In This Episode

Steven talks about the identity we build from doing things for others and what happens when those roles shift or fade. He explores why this transition hurts so much and why grief and gratitude can exist side by side. He shares wisdom on sitting in the uncomfortable “in between” space rather than rushing to fill it. And he offers a simple five minute practice you can try today to begin reconnecting with who you really are beneath the roles.

Key Themes

Identity and midlife transitions. The grief of losing a role. Empty nest and changing family dynamics. Finding stillness in the not knowing. Meeting yourself again after decades of caring for others.

Memorable Moment

“You are not your roles. You never were. The mother, the carer, the professional, the person everyone depends on: those are things you do, and you do them beautifully. But they are not who you are. Who you are is the one who remains when all of that falls away. And she is still there. She’s been waiting for you.”

Try This Today

Find five minutes of quiet. Sit with a cup of tea, go for a short walk, or sit somewhere peaceful. Ask yourself: “What would I do today if nobody needed anything from me?” Don’t judge the answer. Just notice what comes up. That’s a thread. Keep pulling gently on it and it will lead you back to yourself.

Support This Podcast

Stillness in the Storms is completely free with no adverts and no sponsors. It exists because of the kind people who treat Steven to a coffee. Every contribution helps pay for the podcast and supports all of Steven’s work.

A huge thank you to this episode’s supporters: Tiffany, Fran, Kay, Caroline, Ruth, Mazdak, Cara, Suja, and several generous anonymous donors, along with supporters on Insight Timer.

If this episode helped you, please consider buying Steven a coffee. Even one makes a difference.

About Steven Webb

Steven Webb is a meditation teacher, former Mayor of Truro, and C5 tetraplegic. He has spent decades learning what it means to find peace in the most difficult circumstances. Through Stillness in the Storms, he offers honest, warm conversations to help people navigate life’s hardest moments.

Find out more and explore all of Steven’s work at stevenwebb.uk

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Meditation to Dealing With Intrusive Thoughts

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This meditation is for anyone who experiences intrusive thoughts, rumination, anxious loops, or repetitive mental chatter. It is especially helpful if you tend to get caught in arguing with thoughts, trying to suppress them, or worrying about what they mean. You will practice relaxing the body, letting the breath be natural, noticing thoughts as they arise, and choosing not to engage with them. If you notice you have already been pulled into a thought, you will practice returning gently without judging yourself. The intention is not to eliminate thoughts but to reduce their emotional grip by changing your response.

Morning Stillness for a Tough Day

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Some days, you wake up already knowing it’s going to be hard. This 10-minute meditation helps you find a pocket of quiet stillness before the world rushes in — a chance to settle, breathe, and prepare yourself for whatever lies ahead.

This meditation is for you if:

  1. You have a difficult family gathering or conversation coming up
  2. You’re facing a challenging day at work
  3. You have an interview, presentation, or meeting you’re dreading
  4. You’re anticipating anything emotionally or mentally taxing
  5. You just need a moment of calm before the storm

About Steven Webb

Steven is a Zen meditation teacher and one of the top teachers on Insight Timer. After a life-changing accident left him with a C5 spinal injury, he discovered that inner peace isn’t about escaping difficulty — it’s about meeting it with stillness. He shares guided meditations through his podcasts Inner Peace Meditations and Stillness in the Storms, helping people find calm in the chaos.

Learn more at stevenwebb.uk

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

Support the Show: Treat Steven to a coffee at his website to help keep the podcast ad-free.

Inner Peace Meditations: Listen to Steven’s meditation podcast for more ways to slow down.

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.”

Listen to my guided meditations

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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

Stevens new course: Finding Peace in Everyday Life (you choose how much to pay)

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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