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In this heartfelt episode of the Mindfulness Exercises Podcast, host Sean Fargo explores a common yet often misunderstood experience in meditation and healing work — the feeling of being stuck.
Many long-term practitioners eventually wonder, “Why does it feel like I’m not growing anymore?” In this excerpt from a Community Gathering Q&A, a student opens up about reaching a plateau after years of mindfulness and self-development.
Sean offers a compassionate reframing: feeling stuck is not a failure, but a natural part of the journey. Often, this stillness signals that something deeper within us is ready to be seen, softened, or released. Through his grounded guidance, he helps us recognize plateaus not as walls, but as doorways to greater presence and freedom.
Along the way, Sean shares gentle, practical ways to move through this phase — from grounding in nature and practicing forgiveness, to reaching out for support and reconnecting with self-compassion.
This conversation is an invitation to trust the process, honor the pauses, and allow growth to unfold in its own time.
This episode is sponsored by the Mindfulness Exercises Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification. Learn more about this unique, online, self-paced program at mindfulnessexercises.com/certify
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
Show Notes:
Updating the Blueprint
Sean discusses how our internal “blueprint” — the patterns that shape how we relate to ourselves and others — can sometimes lag behind our growth, causing a feeling of stagnation.
Recognizing Stuck Energy
Rather than pushing through, Sean encourages listening to this energy with curiosity and care. Often, stuckness is simply a signal that deeper emotions or needs are ready to surface.
Asking for Support
Mindfulness doesn’t mean going it alone. Sean emphasizes the importance of community, therapy, or mentorship to help us navigate challenging phases of growth.
Grounding & Renewal Practices
Practical tools — such as spending time in nature, journaling, mindful movement, or forgiveness practices — help release tension and rekindle a sense of vitality and flow.
