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March 25, 2020

Gil Fronsdal leads a Guided Meditation Dharmette: A short instruction being mindful, Abide Conscious not Self Conscious. Be Conscious, not Self Conscious.

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It's possible to be aware, without the static or agitation of self preoccupation, means too caught up or self-concern, or being too self-conscious. Being pulled-in or caught up in own little inner drama of self-preoccupation that we're not really present and available or smooth and fluid in how we live our lives.

To get a sense of, to see how self-consciousness works is in fact one of the purposes of Mindfulness practice. Without seeing what we do, there's no possibility of moving through it or healing from it. or being wise about it. And instead of the static or agitation of being self-conscious, to dwell conscious, to dwell aware, be mindful, to open up into a field of awareness that in a sense hold it all.

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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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