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Afternoon Stillness for a Busy Mind

Sometimes the hardest part of the day is the middle. You’ve done a lot, but there’s still more ahead. Your mind races, your focus scatters, and your body feels tight or heavy. This five-minute guided meditation offers a simple pause to help you reconnect with calm, reset your attention, and soften the noise.

This practice is ideal for anyone who feels overwhelmed, distracted, or mentally exhausted during the afternoon. It’s especially supportive for those juggling work, caregiving, chronic health issues, or emotional burnout. Whether you're sitting at your desk, taking a quiet moment in the car, or finding a few minutes alone between tasks — this meditation is a soft anchor to bring you back.

You’ll be guided through gentle breath awareness and subtle body connection to help ease tension and slow the pace of your thoughts. There’s no pressure to do it perfectly — just space to be, breathe, and return to your centre.

This track can help with:

• Afternoon overwhelm or brain fog
• Emotional stress or anxious thoughts
• Reconnecting with presence and clarity
• Creating a mindful break in your routine
• Cultivating inner peace in the middle of busy days

Give yourself this small gift of stillness. You deserve it.

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This guided meditation gently blends spoken reflection with quiet awareness, offering a way to move beyond the restless swirl of thoughts without trying to stop them. You will be invited to notice the momentum of thinking, like a flywheel or a passing train, and then return attention to the simplicity of the body and the present moment.

Rather than fixing or fighting the mind, this Dharma talk meditation brings a sense of ease and acceptance. With soft encouragement, lovingkindness, and a gentle re-entry, it helps you remember that peace is not something you chase. It is something you return to by stepping out of thought and into now.

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Embrace self-acceptance through the gentle wisdom of Zen. This guided meditation helps you release the constant need to "fix" yourself and discover the profound peace of acknowledging your inherent worth. Learn to simply be, and find wholeness in the present moment, the Zen way.

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This episode offers a gentle, imagery‑rich meditation designed to help you widen the circle of people (and beings) you hold with warmth and goodwill. Inspired by a discussion on the Stillness in the Storms podcast ("Circle of Love & Circle of Care"), this practice turns concept into lived experience. The practice was inspired by our earlier talk‑episode “Circle of Love & Circle of Care,” where we explored the idea that compassion can be trained like a muscle. Today we move from theory to felt experience – settling the mind, then letting love ripple outward.

• Deepen empathy & soften judgment – practice seeing more of humanity as “in your circle.”
• Soothe anxiety & self‑criticism – loving‑kindness lights up the brain’s calming networks.
• Strengthen emotional resilience – caring connection is a proven buffer against stress.
• Create positive ripple‑effects – the kinder you feel inside, the kinder you act outside.

1. Context & gentle settling – a short reminder of the circle‑of‑care principle.
2. Guided practice – Expanding Circle of Love (no background ads, just my voice and subtle music).
3. Grounding close – simple ways to carry the feeling forward into your day.

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Length: ~14 minutes

Voice: Steven Webb

Style: Guided stillness, compassionate reflection, deep internal release

Episode Description:

This meditation is for the quietly overwhelmed soul—the one who gives everything, yet still feels like it's not enough. It's for the parent who lies awake wondering if they did enough. For the artist, the leader, the healer, the helper… who, even in the applause, hears the whisper of inadequacy.

This is not a space to strive or fix. It’s a space to be. To sit in the truth that you are already whole. That you were never meant to carry the weight of saving the world alone. This meditation holds you between two truths—the longing to do more and the knowing that you've already done enough.

From a Buddhist lens, this meditation rests in what’s often called the Middle Way. It is the space between indulgence and denial, between the ego’s hunger and the heart’s silence. In the Zen tradition, the Middle Way is not a compromise—it’s a complete letting go of the need to grasp either extreme.

This practice was born from a deep personal truth. Whether you're a rock star or a school teacher, a politician or a quiet carer—if you carry any degree of authenticity and humility, there will always be a sense that more could be done. That someone, somewhere, needs more of you. That you're still not quite enough. This meditation invites you to stop chasing that shadow. It reminds you that being alive, aware, and honest is already more than enough.

Why This Meditation Matters:

• Speaks directly to the modern ache of “never enough”
• Helps you hold both the striving self and the silent witness with compassion
• Teaches the power of not choosing sides between ego and emptiness
• Provides a space for deep nervous system release and emotional softening
• Inspired by ancient Zen teachings, yet deeply grounded in everyday life
• Accessible for those in any life situation—no background in Buddhism required

What You’ll Experience:

• A guided settling into the breath and body
• A gentle witnessing of the “small mind” that wants to prove itself
• A compassionate resting in the “big mind” that wants nothing at all
• A powerful affirmation of enoughness
• Silence that heals not by effort, but by presence

Benefits of This Practice:

• Reduced emotional overwhelm and performance pressure
• Increased sense of inner worth and self-compassion
• Reconnection with your quiet centre of peace and presence
• A new relationship with both ambition and acceptance
• Long-term inner stability, especially in high-responsibility lives

You are not here to be perfect. You are here to be whole.

Sit with me in the middle. You’ll find yourself again.

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Disconnect from Overthinking and Find Inner Peace

In this meditation, Steven guides you gently away from overthinking and helps you reconnect with a peaceful presence. You’ll learn how to quiet your mind, relieve anxiety, and find clarity amidst life's chaos.

Why You Should Listen:

• Quickly calm a busy mind.
• Reduce anxiety and stress.
• Feel immediate relaxation.
• Learn a simple practice to disconnect anytime, anywhere.

Steven Webb, a mindfulness and meditation teacher living with paralysis, brings an authentic voice to finding peace within life's challenges. Drawing from his own experience, Steven offers powerful insights to help you reconnect with simplicity and inner calm.

Thank you for joining this meditation. If you enjoyed it, please share it with someone who might benefit.

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Podcast Episode Introduction for Inner Peace Meditations:

🌙 "A Simple Meditation for Deep Sleep" with Steven Webb

What You’ll Experience:

Allow your mind and body to surrender to sleep with this gentle 12-minute meditation, guided by Steven Webb’s calming British voice. Soft, ambient music will cradle you as Steven leads you through a proven sequence designed to:

• Release physical tension with a soothing body scan, melting stress from toes to crown.
• Quiet mental chatter by replacing worry with a deep sense of safety and surrender.
• Activate the parasympathetic nervous system, signaling to your body that it’s time to rest.
• Fade effortlessly into sleep as the music and Steven’s voice gradually dissolve into silence, leaving you adrift in stillness.

Why This Works:

Steven’s decades of expertise as a meditation teacher shine in this session. His unhurried pacing, deliberate pauses, and soft-spoken delivery are intentionally crafted to:

• Lower heart rate through rhythmic breath cues.
• Distract from overthinking by anchoring attention to bodily sensations.
• Create a Pavlovian response over time, training your brain to associate his voice with deep relaxation.

Perfect For:

• Listeners struggling with insomnia or restless minds.
• Anyone craving a “bridge” from daily stress to restorative sleep.
• Those who prefer shorter, science-backed meditations without abrupt endings.

Listener Note:

"No effort is required tonight. Let the music carry you, and trust your body’s natural wisdom to take over. Simply press play, close your eyes, and drift."

— Steven Webb | Inner Peace Meditations

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Morning Stillness for a Peaceful, Resilient Day

Begin your day with a powerful sense of calm and inner strength through this 10-minute guided meditation led by Steven Webb. "Morning Tree" invites you to connect with the earth's grounding energy and your own inherent resilience by visualizing yourself as a strong and ancient tree. In this practice, you’ll gently release tension, quiet your mind, and draw upon the quiet wisdom that resides within you. As you imagine your roots extending deep into the earth, you'll cultivate a profound sense of stability, helping you navigate the day’s challenges with greater ease and a peaceful heart. Whether you're new to meditation or an experienced practitioner, "Morning Tree" provides a simple yet transformative practice for anyone looking to start their day feeling centred and empowered.

Benefits of the "Morning Tree" Meditation:

• Enhanced Grounding: Connect with the earth's energy to feel more stable and secure.
• Reduced Stress and Anxiety: Calm the mind and release tension with gentle guided visualizations.
• Increased Inner Peace: Cultivate a sense of serenity and tranquility within.
• Boosted Resilience: Draw upon your inner strength to better navigate challenges.
• Improved Focus: Begin the day with clarity and a sense of purpose.
• A Deeper Connection to Self: Tap into your inherent wisdom and inner resources.
• Simple and Accessible: Suitable for all levels, no prior experience is required.

Why Nature for Meditation?

The natural world possesses an innate ability to soothe and restore our minds and spirits. When we meditate with nature in mind, whether real or imagined, we tap into a deep well of tranquility and timeless wisdom. The imagery of trees, with their strength, stability, and quiet grace, serves as a powerful symbol of our own inner resources. This connection to nature can profoundly enhance our meditation experience, making it easier to find calm, reduce stress, and nurture our resilience.

About Steven Webb

Steven Webb is a meditation teacher dedicated to helping others find inner peace and navigate life's challenges with greater ease. As the voice behind "Inner Peace Meditations," Steven shares simple yet effective practices for daily well-being. He is also the host of the "Stillness in the Storms" podcast, a resource designed to support people through difficult times.

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