Episode Details

In this meditation, I invite you to sit gently with experiences of anxiety and fear.

One of the quiet strengths of a daily meditation practice is that, over time, it helps us meet difficult emotions with greater steadiness. Rather than trying to push anxiety away or overcome fear, we learn how to be with them in a more compassionate and grounded way.

We begin by settling into stillness and becoming aware of the breath. From there, we check in honestly with how we are in this moment, without judgement, simply noticing what is present.

As the practice unfolds, you are invited to explore how anxiety and fear appear in your experience, whether in the body or in the mind. Instead of being carried by them, we begin to stand alongside them, gently listening for what they may be trying to tell us.

With time, this simple act of awareness allows space to open. What once felt overwhelming can begin to soften, and we discover a deeper sense of calm and clarity beneath the surface.

This meditation offers a moment of calm, whether you are pausing during the day or winding down before sleep, helping you meet anxiety with awareness and fear with quiet courage.

Chapters

 00:00 – Welcome back

00:15 – Meditation and managing strong emotions

00:40 – Sitting with anxiety and fear

00:52 – Recognising what is present

01:01 – The bell

01:25 – Settling into stability and peace

01:57 – Lengthening the spine

02:12 – Checking in: how am I?

03:00 – Breathing in peace and calm

03:30 – Honesty without judgement

03:40 – Simply noticing

05:05 – How anxiety shows up

05:35 – Being with anxiety

06:00 – What message does it carry?

06:50 – Emotions as response

07:20 – Staying present with anxiety

07:50 – Turning toward fear

08:55 – Being with fear

09:15 – The wisdom within fear

09:30 – Receiving the message

09:50 – Letting go

11:45 – Closing bell

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