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Episode Summary:

Do you ever feel like you're holding on too tightly to something – a person, a thought, a desire, or even an expectation? In this guided meditation from the "Inner Peace Meditations" podcast, we explore the gentle yet powerful practice of "The Open Hand of Allowing." Discover how to release the struggle of attachment and find freedom not by forcing yourself to let go, but by simply allowing things to be as they are. This practice can lead to a profound sense of calm and a lighter, more peaceful state of being.

In this episode, you will be guided through a meditation to help you:

• Acknowledge and sit with your attachments without judgment. [0:08]
• Understand the physical and mental strain of holding on too tightly. [3:08]
• Experience the difference between forcefully trying to let go and gently allowing. [3:45]
• Cultivate a sense of inner peace by releasing the need to control. [5:11]
• Develop a new, more compassionate approach to dealing with attachment in your daily life. [9:23]

Benefits of this Meditation:

This meditation offers a unique approach to dealing with attachment. Instead of creating more tension by trying to force things away, you will learn the art of non-resistance. The key benefit is discovering that true release comes from a place of acceptance, not struggle. By practicing the "open hand of allowing," you can reduce the mental and emotional energy spent on clinging to outcomes, thoughts, or feelings.

This practice is particularly helpful for:

• Reducing anxiety and stress associated with attachment.
• Cultivating a greater sense of emotional freedom and resilience.
• Improving your ability to be present and mindful.
• Fostering a more compassionate relationship with yourself.

If you are looking for a way to find peace from the constant pull of attachment, this meditation provides a gentle and effective path. Join us to learn how to open your hand and your heart to a more peaceful way of being.

Keywords: Meditation, Inner Peace, Guided Meditation, Attachment, Dealing with Attachment, Letting Go, Mindfulness, Stress Relief, Emotional Wellbeing, Acceptance, Non-resistance.

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Episode Title: Stillness by the Sea: Ageing Gracefully with Gratitude

Description:

Welcome to another episode of Inner Peace Meditations. Today’s journey invites you to the serene shores of an imaginary sea—where stillness, reflection, and gratitude meet. This meditation offers a peaceful space to contemplate the beauty of ageing, releasing societal fears, and embracing the wisdom that comes with each passing year.

Through vivid imagery and gentle guidance, you'll be encouraged to recognize your inner radiance and honour your journey. Whether you're noticing the first signs of change or are well into your golden years, this meditation helps bring grace, presence, and self-acceptance to the process of growing older.

Take a deep breath, find a comfortable seat, and let the waves of peace carry you inward.

Benefits:

• Cultivates gratitude for the ageing process
• Supports emotional acceptance and inner peace
• Encourages presence and self-reflection
• Promotes a loving mindset towards life’s transitions
• Fosters a sense of wisdom and inner resilience

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Episode Title: The Freedom of Forgiveness: Letting Go For Yourself

Podcast: Inner Peace Meditations with Steven Webb

Welcome to Inner Peace Meditations. This podcast will always be free and without adverts, made possible by the kind support of listeners. Thank you for being here.

A Note from Steven: If you find this meditation on forgiveness helpful, you may also wish to listen to the discussion on the same topic on my other podcast, Stillness in the Storms. You can find that episode here: [Insert Link to Stillness in the Storms episode]

This guided meditation is an invitation to find freedom by forgiving. Forgiveness isn't about excusing what happened or forgetting the pain; it’s about choosing to release the heavy weight of resentment for your own well being. It’s a gift you give to yourself. Holding onto anger is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to be harmed; this practice is the antidote, allowing you to reclaim your own peace and move forward.

In this session, we will gently acknowledge past hurts and use the power of affirmation to cultivate an open and peaceful heart. You will be guided to see that you can be whole again, even after being hurt.

This meditation is designed to help if you are struggling with the pain of past events and want to find a way to move forward. It can be particularly helpful if you are looking to:

• Find peace after being cheated on or betrayed in a relationship.
• Let go of the anger and hurt caused by a friend or family member.
• Heal from difficult experiences at work or from childhood.
• Release resentment you hold towards a person, an organisation, or a situation that caused you pain.
• Stop feeling stuck in a loop of thinking about what happened.
• Learn how to forgive someone for your own peace, even if you never speak to them again.
• Find a sense of freedom from the past so you can live more fully in the present.

• Forgiveness for You: The central theme is that this act is for your freedom, not because the other person deserves it.
• Mushin (No-Mind): We touch on the Zen concept of a mind free from attachment and lingering resentment, allowing experiences to arise and pass freely.
• Acknowledge, Don't Re-live: You will be guided to acknowledge the event and the feelings it stirs without getting lost in the story.
• Affirmations for Healing: The practice uses gentle, inward affirmations such as, "I forgive you. Not for you, but for me," and, "May I live with an open and peaceful heart".

These meditations are offered for free, without ads, to help as many people as possible. If you find value in this and would like to help support its creation, you can make a small donation. Thank you for your support.

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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