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48 Today — A Simple Thank You Note

Written by:

Sean Fargo

Updated on:

October 24, 2025

In this article:

Turning 48 feels less about age and more about gratitude — for presence, connection, and this beautiful shared life.

48 exploring mindfulness, 48 Today — A Simple Thank You Note

Today, I turn 48.

The number doesn’t mean as much as it used to. Birthdays now feel less about counting years and more about sensing the quality of my living.

How is my heart feeling these days? Am I still open, curious, connected with the flow of it all the winding turns, the unexpected rocks, and those stunning red and orange sunsets that remind me how fleeting and beautiful life is?

How is my body doing? What messages is it sending that I need to hear? Can I care for it with loving awareness — with rest, movement, and plenty of water?

And how is my one precious life unfolding? What am I proud of? What still wants to be created, healed, or offered?

These are the questions I’m asking myself today.

This past year has been far from easy — professionally and personally. There’s been grief, change, and moments of uncertainty. Yet within that, I’ve found a quiet rediscovery of what truly matters: love, connection, and community.

Our mindfulness community has been one of the sweetest gifts of my life. Thank you for walking this path alongside me — for your presence, your openness, and your practice.

After writing this, I plan to meditate, move my body, hit a few golf balls in the fog, and celebrate with family, laughter, and cake.

Whether we’ve met in person or simply share this moment through words, I want to thank you — for being here, for sharing this planet, for living and loving alongside me.

That’s really all we can do:

show up, stay aware, and keep offering what love we can to the world.

About the author

Sean Fargo

Sean Fargo is a mindfulness teacher and the founder of Mindfulness Exercises, a platform dedicated to making mindfulness accessible to everyone. Sean's journey into mindfulness began after a career in international business, during which he was a Director of Product Development and Procurement in Beijing. Despite his business growth, Sean felt called to explore deeper aspects of life, leading him to ordain as a Buddhist monk in the Thai Theravada tradition. He spent two years immersed in monastic life, learning the art of mindfulness and meditation from some of the most respected teachers in the field.

Upon returning to the Western world, Sean sought to bridge the gap between traditional mindfulness practices and modern life. He worked closely with renowned meditation teacher Jack Kornfield at Spirit Rock Meditation Center and became a trainer for the mindfulness program born at Google. Sean’s work extends to advising technology startups like Elevate Labs and WellBrain (supporting people with chronic pain, trauma and addiction), as well as teaching mindfulness to top executives at companies such as PG&E, Reddit, and DocuSign.

In 2015, Sean founded Mindfulness Exercises to share the transformative power of mindfulness with a broader audience. His platform offers a wealth of free and premium resources, including guided meditations, worksheets, and a comprehensive mindfulness teacher certification. With a mission to help others develop mindfulness with integrity and compassion, Sean has impacted over 20 million people worldwide. Through his teachings, Sean continues to inspire others to live more present, loving, and resilient lives, especially in challenging times.

Sean’s deep commitment to mindfulness is not just professional but personal, as he tries to embody the principles of mindfulness in every aspect of his life and work.