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March 25, 2020

Gil Fronsdal leads a Guided Meditation Nothing at Stake. When you discover what's not needed, maybe you can let go of that and become much simpler.

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There's a slogan: Nothing's at stake right now. Have nothing at stake as you practice. Nothing needs to happen. Nothing tied or hooked into the practice. If I do the practice then, I'd be happy ever after.

What do you have at stake when you meditate? What are you trying to accomplish that you're depending on in a way that's actually not useful. That you're depending on that agitates the scene and makes it more complicated than it needs to be, that interferes with your ability to see things as they actually are. Because if we have expectation about what things that we have at stake then it kind of clouds the vision or kind of has us leapfrogging the present moment not noticing what's here.

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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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