Explore the journey toward inner peace and discover that it's not about avoiding pain, but finding calm amidst chaos. Steven debunks five common myths, revealing that peace can coexist with discomfort and does not require life to be perfect. Learn that inner peace is a practice, not a permanent state, and can be cultivated even in turbulent times. With inspiring anecdotes and practical tips, this discussion encourages embracing presence and recognizing the tranquility that lies beneath the noise.
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Wheelchair Breakdown Moment
Steven Webb hit rock bottom when his electric wheelchair broke outside a supermarket and he felt utterly alone.
A security guard's simple shoulder squeeze and a friend's help got him through and triggered his path toward seeking inner peace.
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Turning To Meditation After Rock Bottom
After hitting rock bottom Steven Webb began self-destructive habits like drinking to sleep before deciding to change.
He turned to books and repeatedly found meditation recommended, which pushed him to try it despite initial resistance.
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Peace Is Always Present Beneath Noise
Steven Webb says inner peace is an ever-present quiet beneath life's noise and chaos.
He practices returning awareness to the present to remember that peace is available even amid difficulty.
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Today, we're diving into the topic of inner peace and what it truly means. I share my personal journey of finding peace, especially after a life-changing injury that left me paralyzed. It’s not about always feeling good or avoiding pain; instead, it’s about recognizing that peace is always there beneath the chaos of life. I also unpack five common myths about inner peace that I used to believe, which held me back from truly understanding it. By the end of this episode, I hope to help you see how to tap into that inner calm, even when life gets tough. If you're curious to learn more, check out my website at https://stevenwebb.uk.
In this episode of Stillness in the Storms, host Steven Webb shares his personal journey of finding inner peace after being paralyzed from the neck down. He offers practical wisdom and debunks common myths about what it means to be at peace, revealing that it's a state that is always accessible, even in the midst of life's greatest challenges.
Benefits of Listening:
Learn how to find inner peace, regardless of your external circumstances.
Discover why you don't need to control your thoughts to be at peace.
Understand that inner peace is not a permanent state, but a practice.
Learn how to be fully present and engaged with life, without clinging or grasping.
Be inspired by Stephen's story of resilience and hope.
Key Quotes:
"We are at peace when we're not suffering, or when we're doing something we enjoy."
"Inner peace is always there. It's always present. A peaceful, quiet world is always present, even in the most dire circumstances."
"You cannot wait until life calms down. You won't be able to have peace once life's sorted."
"Peace means being fully present. It means without clinging and without that grasping."
The Five Myths of Inner Peace:
Inner peace means never feeling pain or discomfort.
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