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

mindfulness mastermind

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