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August 8, 2015

Rick Hanson Taking in the Good will help you bring more happiness to yourself: look for positive facts, and let them become positive experiences.

The best-selling author of Buddha’s Brain explains how we can boost our positive emotions and positive experiences with this Rick Hanson Taking in the Good video.

Further Reading: Taking in the Good: A Walking Meditation

The purpose is to practice present awareness and achieve a happier state of being “in the moment.”

While walking, practice being in the here and now by noticing, pausing and taking in sights, sounds, aromas and textural sensations that please you.

This is a variation of a mindfulness walking meditation where the object of focus is the felt sense of pleasurable feelings. The story of its ‘spontaneous generation’ is told in detail here: http://bit.ly/ttziSN

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Sean Fargo is a mindfulness teacher and founder of Mindfulness Exercises, a global platform offering evidence‑based resources and teacher certification. A former Buddhist monk in the Thai Theravada tradition, he bridges contemplative wisdom with modern psychology to make mindfulness practical at work and in life. Sean has taught alongside Jack Kornfield and supported leaders at organizations such as Reddit, PG&E, and DocuSign. Through online trainings, guided meditations, and mentorship, he has helped thousands of educators, clinicians, and coaches bring mindfulness to diverse communities. Sean’s mission is simple and ambitious: expand access to authentic, science‑informed practice while cultivating compassion, clarity, and resilience. Today, Mindfulness Exercises serves millions with free and premium tools, empowering individuals and teams to lead with presence and purpose.

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