Ep. 7: "I Keep Starting and Stopping Meditation..."

If you’ve ever started meditating, stopped, and then wondered if you’re just not good at it — you’re not alone.In this episode, I share a message from a listener who feels stuck in that cycle of beginning again and again. We explore why this happens, why nothing has been lost, and how meditation is not about being perfectly consistent, but about learning to return.This episode includes a short, guided meditation to help you gently come back to your practice without pressure or self-judgment.I’m Deb Phelps from Peaceful Wellness. I’ve been a meditation practitioner since 1980, a certified teacher, and I teach people how to meditate as well as guide those who feel called to become meditation teachers.If you’ve ever felt like you’re starting over, this episode will help you see that every return is part of the practice — and that you can begin again, right where you are.Looking for more support?If you’re finding it hard to stay consistent or would like more support in your practice, you’re warmly invited to join the Why Can’t I Meditate? Mentoring Circle.This is a supportive space where we explore these experiences together, with both group guidance and optional one-on-one mentoring.meditatewithdeb.comA Simple Way to Begin Your PracticeI’ve also created something to make meditation easier to return to.Over time, I’ve built a large collection of meditations, and I know it can sometimes feel overwhelming to choose the right one.So I created an Essential Meditation Library — designed to help you begin with what you need.Instead of searching, you can start here:🌼 Start Here🌿 I Feel Stressed🌙 I Need Rest☀️ Daily Practice💛 Emotional Support🔮 Inner WisdomEach pathway offers simple, supportive entry points — whether you have 5 minutes or want something longer and more restorative, including sound-supported practices.You’ll also have access to a wider library to explore at your own pace.👉 Join the Meditation Library — $9/month (cancel anytime)If you’d like an additional way to guide your practice, you can also explore the Foundations of Meditation Cards — a simple way to choose a meditation or set an intention before you begin.With care,DebFor more practices, reflections, and community support, join our free Skool community at:meditatewithdebgroup.comWebsites:meditatewithdeb.compeacefulwellness.org Get full access to Meditate with Deb | Peaceful Wellness at debphelps.substack.com/subscribe