07-05-23: Sean Fargo,
Exploring Craving
00:03:34 – Guided meditation led by Sean (sensing into centeredness amidst craving)
00:28:21 – Asking the question: Am I craving something?
00:32:35 – Reflections on craving and health challenges
00:35:55 – Our health challenges are not who we are
00:42:27 – Reflections on craving success
00:47:41 – Are our cravings for success or approval interrupting our ability to be present?
00:49:40 – Asking: What’s the worst case scenario in terms of failing?
00:55:30 – Reflections on fear of failure
01:03:38 – Passage from ‘Radical Acceptance’ by Tara Brach
01:06:44 – Why Sean became a monk
01:09:42 – Asking your heart: What is success?
01:14:09 – Reflection on craving stimulus
01:18:00 – Craving meaningful connection
01:23:02 – Finding new things to connect to in deeper ways
01:24:35 – Book recommendation: Teaching Clients to Use Mindfulness Skills: A Practical Guide
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