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March 18, 2020

Gil Fronsdal leads an Anapanasati Exploring the Breath. What is your relationship with your breathing? Very broadly, is it a positive, negative or neutral one?

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Do you find it a hassle or troublesome?

Is the experience of your body breathing, something that is distant from yourself? Is your breathing closer to who you are? Are you close to breathing or far away from it?

Is breathing something that you enjoy or something you put up with?

What is your relationship to practicing mindfulness of breathing? Is it a welcoming practice you appreciate doing? Or is it like work, unwanted work, a duty?

When you're practicing mindfulness of breathing, do you do it with enthusiasm or with hesitation, reluctance?

Consider, explore your relationship with your breathing, in all facets that might be. What are the attitudes you have with your breathing?

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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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