{"podcast":{"title":"The Daily Meditation with Brother Richard","slug":"the-daily-meditation-with-brother-richard-7622550","podcast_index_feed_id":7622550,"rss_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/693ebc1df3a6f9e20ac00b64","website_url":"https://shows.acast.com/the-daily-meditation-with-brother-richard","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/693ebc1df3a6f9e20ac00b64/1768228963935-3ffa2910-3b9e-4cb3-aae1-624d46da23e4.jpeg","author":"Cutdown Studios and Brother Richard","episode_count":207,"summary":"The Daily Meditation with Brother Richard is a short daily podcast offering stillness, clarity and spiritual grounding - a moment of calm in a busy, noisy world. Hosted by Brother Richard, a Capuchin Franciscan friar and meditation teacher, each episode draws on the Christian monastic contemplative tradition, one of the oldest continuous meditative practice in the world. With warmth, simplicity and deep humanity, Brother Richard offers reflections and guided meditations shaped for modern life. These meditations are open to people of all faiths, and to those with none. No belief is required - only a few quiet minutes and a willingness to pause, breathe and be present, whether taking a pause during the day or winding down before sleep. Brother Richard belongs to the Capuchin community in Dublin, Ireland, where a life of prayer and meditation has been practiced every day for over 400 years. This podcast carries that living tradition forward, translating ancient wisdom into a form that speaks to contemporary experience. To find out more about the Capuchins’ work visit: https://capuchindaycentre.ie/ Hosted on Acast. 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In a world of constant stimulation, even resting can feel difficult. This meditation offers a way to consciously rest — not by falling asleep, but by allowing the body, heart and mind to soften into stillness. Together, we begin by honestly naming how we are — tired, anxious, energised, heavy — without judgement. From there, we move into a deep body scan, allowing the breath to gently roll through each part of the body, releasing tension and restoring peace. This practice teaches us how to rest in awareness, using the breath as a pathway into stillness and renewal. It is especially helpful during times of fatigue, emotional overwhelm, stress or when preparing the body and mind for sleep. This meditation offers support for deep relaxation, nervous system regulation, emotional grounding, stress relief and contemplative rest. It can be used as part of a daily meditation practice, as a recovery practice after a difficult day, or as a moment of calm, winding down and preparation for sleep. Chapters: 00:00 – Introduction: The practice of rest 00:35 – Opening bell 00:50 – Checking in with the body 01:45 – Settling into posture and stillness 02:36 – Feeling into the body 03:53 – Following the breath into rest 04:44 – Whole-body breathing 05:34 – Relaxing the feet, legs and pelvis 06:49 – Resting the stomach and lower back 07:29 – Releasing the shoulders and chest 08:22 – Relaxing the jaw, face and head 09:20 – Resting the heart and emotional centre 10:07 – Resting the mind 10:43 – Breathing through the whole being 11:17 – Resting deeply in the breath 12:15 – Returning to the body 13:39 – Closing bell Hosted on Acast. See acast.c…","meta_description":"In this meditation, we enter the simple but often forgotten practice of rest. Many people come to meditation because of stress, anxiety or exhaustion. 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