Stillness in the Storms

Links to Steven Webb's podcast and how you can support his work.Donate paypal.me/stevenwebb or Coffee stevenwebb.ukSteven's courses, podcasts and links: stevenwebb.ukCan we really take someone else's perspective? That's the big question we dive into today. I share my thoughts on whether we can truly feel what others feel or understand where they're coming from. We explore the idea that while we might think we can relate, the truth is we can never fully walk in someone else's shoes. I talk about the difference between unhealthy and healthy ways of trying to empathize with others. By the end, we’ll look at how to approach understanding others better, focusing on asking questions and listening instead of assuming we know what they feel.We like to think we can take someone else's perspective, and maybe it's possible – let's discuss. In this podcast I talk about whether or not we can really walk in someone else's shoes, and whether there is a healthy or an unhealthy way of doing that.Exploring the depths of human connection, the discussion focuses on the age-old question: can we truly understand another person's feelings? We dive into the nuances of empathy, emphasizing that while we might think we can put ourselves in someone else's shoes, the reality is far more complex. Personal stories, like those shared during Remembrance Day with veterans, highlight that hearing someone's experiences doesn't equate to actually feeling what they felt. The conversation underscores how films and books can provide context but ultimately fall short of substituting for lived experience. The realization that our interpretations of pain and struggle are unique to our backgrounds and situations leads to a thought-provoking conclusion: genuine understanding comes not from assuming we know what someone else feels, but from asking questions and allowing them to share their story in their own words. The emphasis is on finding a balance between empathy and self-preservation, learning to listen without jumping to conclusions about shared experiences.Takeaways: We often think we can understand someone else's feelings, but that's not true. Even if we share similar experiences, our reactions and feelings can be very different. The healthy way to empathize is to ask questions and listen to their stories. It's important to recognize that we can't fully take on someone else's perspective. Trying to relate our experiences to others can sometimes diminish their feelings. Real empathy involves understanding that everyone's experience is unique and personal.

Links to Steven Webb's podcast and how you can support his work.Donate paypal.me/stevenwebb or Coffee stevenwebb.ukSteven's courses, podcasts and links: stevenwebb.ukWe really dive into how we tend to overcomplicate everything in our lives. It's wild how we make things more difficult than they need to be, especially when it comes to our thoughts and feelings. I share some straightforward ideas on simplifying practices like meditation and mindfulness to help reduce anxiety. It's all about realizing that sometimes, we don’t need to do anything with our thoughts or feelings; we can just let them be. So, join me as we explore how to take a step back, breathe, and not make everything into a big story.We complicate everything. Very often we don't need to, and when we choose not to we can reduce our anxiety. In this podcast I give you a couple questions that will help you to find a little more balance in life. My website StevenWebb.ukTakeaways: We often complicate our lives by overthinking simple situations, which can increase our anxiety. Finding ways to simplify practices like meditation can help reduce stress and improve well-being. It's important to recognize that we don't always need to react to every thought or feeling that arises. Life’s challenges can be viewed as opportunities to reset and improve, rather than burdens to bear. When faced with difficulties, we should ask ourselves if we are overcomplicating our responses to situations. Recognizing that not every thought needs action can create mental space and reduce anxiety.

Links to Steven Webb's podcast and how you can support his work.Donate paypal.me/stevenwebb or Coffee stevenwebb.ukSteven's courses, podcasts and links: stevenwebb.ukOne of the skills for meditation is becoming more aware. Being aware of the gap between what is arising and your response to it is a great skill to have. In this episode, I discuss the gap and how to develop it.

Links to Steven Webb's podcast and how you can support his work.Donate paypal.me/stevenwebb or Coffee stevenwebb.ukSteven's courses, podcasts and links: stevenwebb.uk31 years paralysed, and I still haven't done half the things I want to do. Enough is enough, I need your help is a podcast episode I've needed to do for a long time.

Links to Steven Webb's podcast and how you can support his work.Donate paypal.me/stevenwebb or Coffee stevenwebb.ukSteven's courses, podcasts and links: stevenwebb.ukOne of the things that lead to depression and anxiety is trying to control what is out of your control. Very often we don't realise what is within our circle of control, just knowing this can help to reduce our suffering and especially our anxiety. In this episode, I go through some of the things that are in our control, and more importantly the things that are not in our control.

Links to Steven Webb's podcast and how you can support his work.Donate paypal.me/stevenwebb or Coffee stevenwebb.ukSteven's courses, podcasts and links: stevenwebb.ukIn this episode the host Steven Webb talks about what you can do when the world is burning, and everything seemed to be going wrong yet you feel you are unable to help in any way.The war is just broken out in Ukraine, and sitting almost the other side of the world and wanting to do something to help can often leave us with a feeling of negativity and worthless. Especially when we see others doing what they can in the media and nearer the situation.

Links to Steven Webb's podcast and how you can support his work.Donate paypal.me/stevenwebb or Coffee stevenwebb.ukSteven's courses, podcasts and links: stevenwebb.ukI am a people pleaser, and I'm fed up with people telling me it is a bad thing. I'm Steven Webb, your host and I am learning to embrace my ability as a people pleaser. So, I asked the question is it possible to be a good or healthy people pleaser when so many people often perceive it to be a bad thing.I mentioned an episode about dropping the word is good and bad, and replacing them with healthy and unhealthy, here is the link: 2 words you should drop and stop using

Links to Steven Webb's podcast and how you can support his work.Donate paypal.me/stevenwebb or Coffee stevenwebb.ukSteven's courses, podcasts and links: stevenwebb.ukFor most of my life, I have preached to people to think positive, it wasn't until I hit my rock bottom that I realised this is impossible. So, if thinking positive doesn't work what should be done instead?Healthy Unhealthy vs Good and Bad Episode

Links to Steven Webb's podcast and how you can support his work.Donate paypal.me/stevenwebb or Coffee stevenwebb.ukSteven's courses, podcasts and links: stevenwebb.ukIf you have ever struggled to find your passion or that one thing that you really enjoy and want. Then you are not alone, and on this week's podcast, I talk about the one place you will find this passion.I'm Steven Webb the host of Stillness in the Storms, and I struggle with finding that one big passion of mine. Or at least I say I do. I don't, the truth is I know what it is. But there's something sloppy, so I'm looking around for other passions that may be a little easier and a little more comfortable.The reality is, another one doesn't exist. I like helping people, I like helping others remain calm and have an enjoyable peaceful life. And I want to help as many as possible. So what's the fear? What's holding me back? That's why talk about in today's podcast.Download 5 Simple Practices for Inner Peace from Steven Webb

Links to Steven Webb's podcast and how you can support his work.Donate paypal.me/stevenwebb or Coffee stevenwebb.ukSteven's courses, podcasts and links: stevenwebb.ukIt is really difficult to know what is authentic and genuine nowadays. Especially on social media. In this episode Steven Webb talks about his journey to authentic and genuine and whether or not he has got there. Inner Peace Meditations PodcastEnneagram Free Test - Do either version or both.