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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

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.

Links to Steven Webb's podcast and how you can support his work.

• Donate paypal.me/stevenwebb or Coffee stevenwebb.uk
• Steven's courses, podcasts and links: stevenwebb.uk

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.

Links to Steven Webb's podcast and how you can support his work.

• Donate paypal.me/stevenwebb or Coffee stevenwebb.uk
• Steven's courses, podcasts and links: stevenwebb.uk

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

Inner Peace Meditations is linked on the website

Support the podcast or buy me a coffee

All links are at https://stevenwebb.uk

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.