Hello,
I'm Danny.
I'm really glad you're here.
Whether you're coming into this with a busy mind,
Stress in your body,
Or just the need for space,
This is your time.
Before we dive in,
I want to acknowledge something.
It takes true courage to pause,
Especially in a world that constantly tells us to keep going.
So wherever you are,
Whatever brought you here,
You've already done something powerful by pressing play.
Welcome to Stillness in the Storm.
This is a meditation series created with men in mind,
For those of us who carry a lot,
Often quietly.
The pressure to keep going,
To stay strong,
To hold it all together,
It builds up.
And over time,
We lose touch with what's happening inside.
But beneath the noise,
The expectations,
The pace,
There's a place of calm.
And tapping into that calm isn't weakness,
It's wisdom.
True masculinity doesn't come from constant control.
It comes from presence,
Clarity,
And connection.
These short sessions are here to help you access that.
Just 10 minutes a day to slow down,
Breathe,
And reconnect.
However you're arriving today,
This space is for you.
Today's session,
Session one,
Is called The Noise Within.
Before we can find calm,
We need to recognise the noise,
The thoughts,
The tension,
The mental chatter that often runs on autopilot.
This isn't about switching it off.
It's about learning to sit with it.
And from that place of awareness,
Something subtle but powerful starts to shift.
You don't need to force anything.
Just notice and breathe.
I invite you to find a position that feels comfortable and supported.
You can choose to sit upright in a chair,
Cross-legged on the floor,
Or lie down on your back if that feels best.
Let your hands rest where they naturally fall.
On your legs,
Chest,
Or by your sides.
Gently close your eyes,
Or let your gaze soften towards the floor.
Take a slow,
Deep breath in through your nose.
Hold it gently at the top,
And slowly exhale through your mouth.
Once more,
Take a slow,
Deep breath in through your nose,
Holding it gently at the top,
And slowly exhale through your mouth.
One final time,
Take that slow,
Deep breath in through your nose,
Holding it gently at the top,
Holding it,
And slowly exhale through your mouth.
Let the breath return to a natural rhythm now.
No need to change it,
Just notice it.
Inhale,
Exhale.
Begin to bring awareness into your body.
Start at the top of your head,
And begin to notice your forehead,
Your jaw.
Soften what can be softened.
Let go of what does not need to be held right now.
Now move your attention down to your neck.
Your shoulders.
Your upper back.
Let gravity support you.
Now begin to scan through your chest,
And onto your belly.
Notice if you're holding or bracing,
And if you are,
That's okay.
Just bring a little breath there.
Now move your awareness to your hips.
Your thighs.
Your knees.
Down into the calves.
The ankles.
And the tops of your feet.
All the way into your toes.
From head to toe,
Take one deep breath through the whole body.
Inhale.
Let everything settle.
Feel the support beneath you.
Chair.
Cushion.
Floor.
Bed.
Holding you.
Holding you up.
You don't need to hold anything together right now.
Let go,
Just a little.
Now bring your attention to your thoughts.
Don't try to stop them,
Just notice them.
As if they're clouds passing in a wide sky.
Judging.
Remembering.
Replaying.
It's all just activity.
You are not your thoughts.
You are the space they move through.
Now imagine yourself standing by the side of a road.
The thoughts are cars.
You don't need to chase them,
Just let them pass.
Now return your focus to the breath.
Inhale gently.
Exhale slowly.
Let the breath be your anchor.
If your mind has wandered,
That's okay.
Gently bring it back to the breath.
Inhale.
Exhale.
Inhale.
Exhale.
Each breath is a reset.
Each moment of awareness is a return to calm.
A return to clarity.
A return to yourself.
Now slowly begin to bring awareness back into your body.
Gently wiggle your fingers and toes.
And with ease move your shoulders.
Relax your jaw.
Take a deep breath in.
And breathe out slowly.
When you're ready,
Slowly open your eyes.
You've just taken the first step in reconnecting.
Not by doing more,
But by doing less.
That in itself is strength.
Thank you for showing up.
I'll see you in the next session.
