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