<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd"><channel><title><![CDATA[The Sacred Pause Podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Journey with me as we explore life's lessons, gain new perspectives, and seek meaning in our experiences through soulful reflections. <br/><br/><a href="https://varunj.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast">varunj.substack.com</a>]]></description><link>https://varunj.substack.com/podcast</link><generator>Substack</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:29:29 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/571198.rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><author><![CDATA[Varun Jain]]></author><copyright><![CDATA[Varun Jain]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><webMaster><![CDATA[varunjain2610@gmail.com]]></webMaster><itunes:new-feed-url>https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/571198.rss</itunes:new-feed-url><itunes:author>Varun Jain</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Gentle guidance to awaken a new way of seeing—a deeper awareness, rooted in love and inner presence. The most sacred journey is to awaken the eye of awareness and remembrance of the one who sees.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Varun Jain</itunes:name><itunes:email>varunjain2610@gmail.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:category text="Religion &amp; Spirituality"><itunes:category text="Spirituality"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Education"><itunes:category text="Self-Improvement"/></itunes:category><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/571198/f928778615871704988ed827dec56683.jpg"/><item><title><![CDATA[Embraced By The Love Of God | Guided Meditation]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Dear Friend,</strong></p><p>In the midst of all the noise within and our attention being ‘out there‘, it’s easy to miss out on experiencing love, care and protection within.</p><p>This meditation isn’t just about finding calm, it’s about letting yourself rest in the presence of the love of  God, the kind that asks for nothing and offers everything.</p><p>As you listen, give yourself permission to:</p><p>* Release the weight of fear and control and soften into presence.</p><p>* Soften into a feeling of being cared for and supported</p><p>* Anchor in the knowing that you are never alone</p><p>And an update, I’ve started sharing these meditations on <strong>YouTube</strong> as well! I would be sharing contemplations, meditations, sessions and spontaneous live streams on YouTube. So if this interests you or if you prefer visuals or simply want to support the channel, you can <strong>watch this meditation on YouTube(shared below).</strong></p><p>Thank you for making space for yourself today.If this resonates, feel free to share it with someone who could use a moment of peace.</p><p>With love and stillness,<strong>Varun Jain</strong></p><p></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://varunj.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">varunj.substack.com</a>]]></description><link>https://varunj.substack.com/p/embraced-by-the-love-of-god-guided</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:169212141</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Varun Jain]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2025 10:58:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/169212141/5b262a20eb68c51cad8ab0f2b863e4ff.mp3" length="12766458" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Varun Jain</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>798</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/571198/post/169212141/7a07b2c46c6d1b147a113c99b0c7a94e.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meditation: Whispers for Inner Peace]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Peace is here, always available, just beneath the noise. </p><p>This gentle guided meditation is an invitation to return to yourself… To let go of stress, anxiety, and overthinking and settle into the stillness that already lives within you. </p><p>You’ll be softly guided to: - Reconnect with your inner self - Anchor into clarity, presence, and deep peace- Release mental clutter and emotional heaviness - Let go of control and surrender to calm </p><p>Whether you're overwhelmed, anxious, or simply seeking a sacred pause, this meditation will help you soften, breathe, and come home to peace. </p><p>Best experienced with headphones and a quiet space</p><p>Wish you a peaceful day…</p><p><p>If this resonated with you, consider passing it along to someone who may need it.</p></p><p></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://varunj.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">varunj.substack.com</a>]]></description><link>https://varunj.substack.com/p/meditation-whispers-for-inner-peace</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:168522700</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Varun Jain]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2025 01:22:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/168522700/5148e7ff832b9179caa73b4de9619dad.mp3" length="11705260" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Varun Jain</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>732</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/571198/post/168522700/880035721da36c6080d1f00d1c5137d8.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meditation: Whispers For Deep Sleep]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Drift into deep sleep with this guided meditation designed to help you release the emotional weight of the day, let go of overthinking, and forgive gently. This practice blends RajaYoga-inspired contemplative guidance with breath and soul stillness to create a deeply calming bedtime experience.</p><p>Whether you're holding tension, or simply seeking inner peace and calm this meditation will help you sleep lighter, with a heart at ease and a mind at peace.</p><p>Perfect for those dealing with anxiety, emotional fatigue, stress or restless sleep.</p><p>Wish you a peaceful night…</p><p><p>If this resonated with you, feel free to share it with someone who might need it today.</p></p><p></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://varunj.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">varunj.substack.com</a>]]></description><link>https://varunj.substack.com/p/whispers-for-deep-sleep</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:168154314</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Varun Jain]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 12 Jul 2025 15:52:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/168154314/b4f366c7db65ce620708b3f8fe870fa5.mp3" length="10412512" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Varun Jain</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>651</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/571198/post/168154314/880035721da36c6080d1f00d1c5137d8.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meditation: Releasing Anxiety]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Dear Friend,</p><p>In today’s fast-moving world, anxiety often creeps in uninvited, clouding our clarity and disconnecting us from who we truly are. This short guided meditation is an invitation to pause… breathe… and return to your inner sanctuary.</p><p>You'll be gently guided into a space of breath awareness, soul remembrance, and connection with the Supreme Source. Set to the soothing resonance of Tibetan gong vibrations, this meditation is designed to help you dissolve anxious energy and awaken inner calm.</p><p>Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck in overthinking, or simply need a moment of peace, this is your space to realign with your true self.</p><p>Take a pause. Breathe. Remember who you truly are.</p><p>Wish you a peaceful and loving day…</p><p><p>Share this with someone who may need this right now…</p></p><p></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://varunj.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">varunj.substack.com</a>]]></description><link>https://varunj.substack.com/p/releasing-anxiety</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:167253194</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Varun Jain]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2025 10:30:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/167253194/6911ada7573c74d92aa05b90118affad.mp3" length="11273926" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Varun Jain</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>705</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/571198/post/167253194/ce656437cd9c9291e6adbdd2eb73c01d.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guided Practice: Gratitude For The Body]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this deeply nourishing episode, we embark on a beautiful guided gratitude practice, honouring the incredible intelligence and resilience of the human body. As we gently bring our attention from head to feet, we pause to acknowledge and thank each organ, each system, and each part of ourselves for the silent, tireless work it does every day to keep us alive and thriving. It’s a sacred moment of presence, reverence, and deep appreciation. Whether you're starting your day or winding down, let this be your loving reminder: our body deserves our gratitude.</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://varunj.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">varunj.substack.com</a>]]></description><link>https://varunj.substack.com/p/guided-practice-gratitude-for-the</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:161859919</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Varun Jain]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2025 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/161859919/f4084c62378dbf428699a392b2a0e3b1.mp3" length="11870771" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Varun Jain</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>742</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/571198/post/161859919/b5304df6756651392f79b10da10d5711.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[This Moment is Enough]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>This moment is enough. Sit back. Take a pause. Look within. This moment... is all there is. The mind may pull you into loops of the past, or into projections of the future—but for now, just park it all aside. Focus on this moment.Accept everything that is present. There’s nothing to fix. Nothing to chase. Just this breath…this space…this <em>now</em>.</p><p>This moment is complete in itself.Everything else—the noise, the stories, the judgments—is the mind playing its game.It fools us into believing something has to change. But truly, there is only one truth: <strong>NOW.</strong></p><p>And the same mind that drags us out of this moment…also resists being fully in it.It whispers that something is missing. But nothing is.</p><p>Come, return to this moment. Accept it, completely. Wholeheartedly. And simply… <em>be</em>.</p><p>This podcast is a reminder, a pause, a reflection. A gentle call to presence.Because <em>This Moment is Enough</em>. Always has been. Always will be.</p><p></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://varunj.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">varunj.substack.com</a>]]></description><link>https://varunj.substack.com/p/this-moment-is-enough</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:160694735</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Varun Jain]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2025 08:57:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/160694735/1180fa5e8ea5d71971fe6ff19f334221.mp3" length="6868950" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Varun Jain</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>343</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/571198/post/160694735/3f207849f5fdc4e65764bd12fd0d0e23.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[I, Me & Mine]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Quite often we get caught up in stories of our mind and we miss out on the present moment and what it is revealing. How sensitive are we to what people around us going through? Are we able to accommodate others, accept others and understand what they are going through? </p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://varunj.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">varunj.substack.com</a>]]></description><link>https://varunj.substack.com/p/i-me-and-mine-ab9</link><guid isPermaLink="false">8f28bcd3-70b4-4607-82cb-540d840f4216</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Varun Jain]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 22 Mar 2025 05:04:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/161006198/f3b955ff877699f902b5b930a028114f.mp3" length="8052820" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Varun Jain</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>403</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/571198/post/161006198/c9ccbeccf459a9348d616b8332da5928.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Heal A Broken Heart]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>How does the soul breaks its heart? How do we end up traumatising ourselves? How can a soul bring the pieces of its heart together and live in wholeness? This track goes into the depths of the broken heart and also providing a glimpse of the state of being which can heal the heart. Would recommend you to listen to this while sitting, relaxed and using the words and silence to be within.</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://varunj.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">varunj.substack.com</a>]]></description><link>https://varunj.substack.com/p/how-to-heal-a-broken-heart-b98</link><guid isPermaLink="false">febf551a-0ff7-4e25-a25a-8a79ff4ac1bd</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Varun Jain]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 15 Mar 2025 08:10:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/161006199/16e76bc72bb0b78f1ae67fbfd82ab397.mp3" length="7111367" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Varun Jain</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>356</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/571198/post/161006199/be0af9ae5b19a7fdc86e0d35ffb0f0d5.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Being Kind to Myself]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Kindness is being caring and compassionate, however, practicing kindness towards ourselves is as important as practicing kindness towards others. Let's delve into kindness for these few moments and really the flowering of kindness within. This audio provides pointers to have check-ins with ourselves to help us be aware if we are being kind or not...</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://varunj.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">varunj.substack.com</a>]]></description><link>https://varunj.substack.com/p/being-kind-to-myself-850</link><guid isPermaLink="false">48656694-5fdc-4337-8248-d6d6e3469abd</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Varun Jain]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2025 07:23:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/161006200/c1c14d34c5062385fb3408de91da143f.mp3" length="7813538" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Varun Jain</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>391</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/571198/post/161006200/4e450716907199da9ff5b5d4a45706b1.jpg"/></item></channel></rss>