Stillness in the Storms

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.

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