08-30-23: Sean Fargo,
Sensing Emotions in the Body
00:20: Guided meditation led by Sean Fargo (caring presence)
24:38: The body as the foundation for mindfulness
29:35: Expressing gratitude for silence in meditation
33:07: Question: How do you sense what’s happening and how much silence to allow for?
41:15: Easing your way back in after long periods of silence
42:20: Choosing words that are invitational versus directive
45:05: Word choice and intentional voice modification
49:05: Intuiting while guiding meditation
53:50: Question: Can you offer examples of emotion as physical sensations in the body?
59:30: Noticing reactions or judgments to sensation (in addition to sensation itself)
1:00:30: Distinguishing visualization from mindfulness practice
1:04:50: Being mindful of sensations outside of meditation
1:10:08: Describing the physical sensations of emotions and also thoughts
1:12:30: Question: Does using visualizations in loving-kindness practice take it away from mindfulness?
1:18:30: Soliciting comments on the Myra Walden workshop
1:26:27: Being direct or frank but also caring and non-judgmental (fierce compassion)
1:28:40: Presenting without an agenda, and connecting with who is present
1:32:00: Today’s meditation practice and compassionate inquiry
1:36:03: Question: What meditation should I suggest for someone struggling with self-forgiveness?
1:43:04: Self-compassion when going in and out of confidence as a meditation teacher
1:50:20: Simplifying and just meditating on what is here
1:53:09: Healing by moving from head-based to embodied solutions
Resources mentioned:
Mindfulness of Emotions
Guest teacher workshop with Myra Walden
Guest teacher workshop with Gabor Maté
When The Body Says No, by Gabor Maté
ABOUT Sean

I am a results-driven mindfulness coach and consultant. I transform stressed professionals into mindful, resilient leaders using evidence-based mindfulness techniques and tools for them to flourish.
I am passionate about scaling mindfulness, meditation, and compassion trainings to millions of people around the world.
As a former Buddhist monk of 2 years, instructor for the mindfulness program born at Google, and Founding Board Member for the Institute of Organizational Mindfulness, I blend ancient wisdom trainings with evidence-based mindfulness exercises for practical transformation, resilience and growth.
“Sean is a wonderful teacher, well practiced in the teachings of mindfulness and compassion, dedicated and thoughtful.” – Jack Kornfield, Best-Selling Author & Founder of Spirit Rock Meditation Center
“Sean helped me develop a mindful leadership training program specifically tailored to our culture here at Tesla. I couldn’t be more grateful. Sean really embodies what he teaches.” – Levi Bersola, Safety Coordinator, Tesla