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March 25, 2020

Gil Fronsdal leads a Guided Meditation The Space Between. In meditation practice sometimes we discover space can be inspiring, physically or in thoughts.

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In our minds, we're usually thinking about something. There's always a subject to our thoughts. The relationship between the subject and ourselves is at most times entangled. Sometimes we get lost in thoughts, there's always about something. It's about what we want. It's not wrong to do that but it's everything we do.

Sometimes, it's possible to tune in to that absence. The world of withoutness. The absence of self, the subject.

You don't look at the space, it's just doing nothing and taking it in and just avoid fixing the eyes. Then the space becomes highlighted, it's nice.

So the idea of an unfixated mind. The mind is not concerned about the aboutness of something. Where there's space there is freedom, freedom from always there is about, about something.

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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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