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June 8, 2026What Is Mindfulness Meditation?
A plain introduction to mindfulness meditation: what it is, how breath awareness works, how long to sit, and a few simple ways to start.
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May 11, 2026The Gift of Inner Stillness
Five reflections on slowing down: what boredom does for the mind, mindfulness in education, meeting grief with compassion, guided imagery, and the quiet in ordinary moments.
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May 11, 20266 of My Favorite Mindfulness Practices for Presence
Six simple practices I come back to for presence: three anchors, a 90-second settle, RAIN, a feeling-tone check, a silent-practice structure for teachers, and kindness with the breath.
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May 9, 2026The Quiet Strength of Self-Compassion
Five mindful musings on self-compassion, silence, grief and trusting yourself, with ideas from Kristin Neff, Rick Hanson and Dan Siegel and a poem by Mark Nepo.
Blog
May 9, 2026The Poetry of Simplicity
A reflection on how slowing down can bring gratitude and a sense of connection, with a six-step practice for breathing with what still works.
Blog
May 8, 2026How to Let Go of Unhelpful Thought Patterns
A four-step reset for loosening unhelpful thoughts through your body, your focus and your self-talk, with notes for therapists, coaches and teachers who guide others.
Blog
May 8, 2026The Healing Power of Presence
Reflections on staying present with pain, research on compassion meditation and the vagus nerve, Stoic quotes on letting go, deep rest, and the beauty of ordinary things.
Blog
May 8, 2026New Community Connections & Masterclass Wisdom: Deepening Your Mindfulness Journey Together
What is new in the Connect community and the Masterclasses Library, plus four ideas about how the mind works and how mindfulness practice meets each one.
Blog
April 13, 2026Become an Inner Nature Writing™ Facilitator
A look at the Inner Nature Writing™ Facilitator Certification from Inner Forest School: the method, who it is for, what the course includes, and what it costs.
Blog
April 13, 202620 Mindfulness Lessons I Wish I Knew at 28
Twenty plain lessons on building a meditation practice that fits your life, from starting with five minutes to beginning again when your mind drifts.
Blog
March 6, 2026Is There a Real Career in Mindfulness? (Jobs, Salary & 2026 Outlook)
Is there truly a career in mindfulness — or is teaching meditation just a side hobby? It’s one of the most common questions I hear. And it’s a smart question. Mindfulness wasn’t a recognized profession 20 years ago. There was no clear roadmap, no structured certification landscape, and very little institutional adoption. Today, the environment […]
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January 29, 2026When Mindfulness Meets the Nervous System
Mindfulness doesn’t begin with attention — it begins with safety. Explore how polyvagal theory reshapes meditation practice by honoring the nervous system’s natural movement toward connection, ease, and regulation.
Blog
November 12, 2025Sharon Salzberg on Mindfulness and Real Change
Sean Fargo's conversation with Sharon Salzberg on resting attention, working with anger, loving-kindness, and equanimity, with practices to try and a note on pacing yourself if you carry trauma.
Blog
November 12, 2025Healthy Anger & the Mind–Body Connection with Dr. Gabor Maté
In this conversation with Dr. Gabor Maté, we explore the neuroscience of emotions and the cost of suppressing anger. Maté explains that rage, panic, and grief are vital emotional systems designed to protect us, and he links repressing them to lost boundaries and to health costs. Through mindfulness, we can learn to meet anger and grief with awareness and respond with compassion.
Blog
November 4, 20253 Mindful Breaths
Discover how three mindful breaths can bring calm, clarity, and presence into your day. A gentle guided practice to help you slow down and reconnect with your body and breath.
Blog
October 24, 2025Mindfulness, meditation, and the space in between
Explore the real difference between mindfulness and meditation — and how genuine presence helps others feel safe to grow and heal.
Blog
October 24, 202548 Today — A Simple Thank You Note
A birthday reflection from Sean Fargo on turning 48, gratitude, and what it means to live with awareness and love.
Blog
October 24, 2025Honoring Joanna Macy: A Tribute to a Visionary of Interconnection and Courage
On July 19, 2025, Joanna Macy died at 96. A Buddhist scholar, teacher, and activist, she taught that our grief for the world is a form of love. A tribute from Sean Fargo to her Work That Reconnects and what it taught him about compassion in action.
Blog
October 23, 2025How to Deal with Overwhelming Pain During Meditation
Explore how mindfulness helps us meet physical and emotional pain with compassion, presence, and care — even during meditation.
Blog
October 23, 2025The Power of Telling the Truth: Mindfulness Lessons from Julie Lythcott-Haims
Lessons from Sean Fargo's podcast conversation with Julie Lythcott-Haims on telling the truth with care: a body check-in, mirror-listening, her parenting steps, and questions that invite curiosity.
Blog
October 23, 2025The Highest Form of Happiness: Rediscovering Peace
Explore the timeless truth that peace is the highest form of happiness. Learn how mindfulness helps you rest in calm awareness, even amid life’s storms.
Blog
October 23, 2025The Transformative Power of Silence: A 60-Minute Practice for Inner Clarity
Discover the timeless wisdom of silence through a 60-minute guided practice. Learn to listen inwardly, find clarity, and rest in awareness.
Blog
October 23, 2025Discover Effortless Mindfulness with Loch Kelly
Discover Loch Kelly’s approach to effortless mindfulness — short “glimpses” that awaken calm, clarity, and compassion in daily life.
Blog
October 16, 2025On Identity, Gratitude, and the Gift of an Orange
In this edition of 5 Mindful Musings, explore a reflection on how we are different people to everyone we meet, a Waking Up app offer for our community, and a poem about the simple happiness of an orange.
Blog
October 16, 2025Mindful Reminders for When Life Feels Like Too Much
Three mindfulness reminders for working with intense emotions, meeting compulsive urges with curiosity, and making room for awe, plus a short practice that ties them together.
Blog
October 16, 2025Why community matters for mindfulness and how we’re deepening ours
Thich Nhat Hanh said the next Buddha may take the form of a community. Here is why practicing with others helps, how to find a sangha, and what we are building in Mindfulness Exercises Connect.
Blog
October 15, 2025What Rick Hanson’s Meditation Taught Me About Truly Staying Present
A meditation arc from Sean Fargo's talk for Rick Hanson's community on staying present longer: grounding first, then steady concentration, then open awareness, with a 7-day plan and troubleshooting tips.
Blog
October 15, 2025Style Over Summit: What ‘Dirtbag Billionaire’ taught me about practice
What David Gelles’s book Dirtbag Billionaire, about Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard, suggests for mindful practice: five practices drawn from his story and a four-week plan to try.
Blog
October 11, 2025Boredom, Grief, and the Light of Presence
In this week’s 5 Mindful Musings, explore the power of boredom, mindfulness in education, grief and healing, and Hafiz’s luminous poem Keeping Watch.
Blog
October 9, 2025What I learned from Dr. Dan Siegel (and how you can use it today)
In this week’s mindful reflections, Sean Fargo speaks with Dr. Dan Siegel about the science of mindfulness, the Wheel of Awareness, and tailoring practice by personality and temperament.
Blog
October 9, 2025Healing, Stillness & Aimless Love
This week’s mindful musings explore mindfulness of pain, compassion meditation and neuroscience, Stoic philosophy, deep rest, and the poem Aimless Love by Billy Collins.
Blog
October 9, 2025Mindfulness for Veterans, Trauma-Sensitive Teaching & a New Partnership with the VA
We’ve partnered with the VA to bring mindfulness to veterans nationwide. Learn trauma-sensitive practices, grounding tools, and ways to teach with compassion.
Blog
October 3, 2025Self-Compassion Myths — A Mindful Conversation with Dr. Dan Siegel
Sean Fargo on five common myths about self-compassion, with a practice for each, and a note on his conversation with Dr. Dan Siegel.
Blog
October 3, 2025Learning the Secret Language of Your Body – with Inna Segal
Your body is always speaking through sensations, energy, and emotions. Inna Segal shares how to listen, heal, and connect through the secret language of your body.
Blog
October 3, 2025Your Mindfulness Update: New Community Connections & Masterclass Wisdom
See what’s new in the mindfulness community, explore the masterclasses library, and read four ideas about the mind from a recent short video.
Blog
September 29, 2025Gabor Maté and Mel Robbins Unveiled A Surprising Hidden Trauma
Dr. Gabor Maté describes trauma as more than the event: also the silence, isolation, and lack of safety that surround it. In this discussion, Mel Robbins shares her childhood experience while Dr. Maté explains how mindfulness and compassionate inquiry can support healing.
Blog
September 29, 2025How Technology Can Deepen Mindfulness, with Ariel Garten (Founder of Muse)
Ariel Garten, co-founder of Muse, describes how her brain-sensing meditation headband gives real-time feedback on attention, plus simple practices to try with or without a device.
Affirmations
September 29, 2025Affirmations vs Mindfulness: How They Complement Each Other
Learn practical tips to integrate affirmations into daily meditation.
Blog
September 20, 2025How to Teach Meditation for Restorative Sleep and Deep Rest
Three simple practices you can teach to help people wind down for sleep: the Sacred Pause, the Progressive Body Melt, and Gratitude Drift.
Blog
September 20, 2025Mindfulness and Connection: How to Build Stronger Relationships Through Presence
Learn how mindfulness can support your relationships and sense of connection. Discover practical practices like mindful breathing and curious check-ins to be more fully present and strengthen bonds in everyday interactions.
Blog
September 17, 2025Reflections on Slowing Down, Self-Love, and Inner Wisdom
Five mindful musings: slowing down, the 90-second rule for stress, self-love, a book on the body’s signals, and the story of the two wolves.
Blog
May 25, 2025The 20 Best Podcasts On Mindfulness & Meditation in 2026
We’ve compiled a list of the best mindfulness podcasts for 2026. Browse based on topic, category or audience and find the perfect meditation podcast to begin.
Blog
April 24, 2025How to Record a Meditation: The Ultimate Guide Based on Sean Fargo’s Expertise
Recording your own guided meditation is a good way to share mindfulness with others — and it’s easier than you might think. Whether you’re looking to help others relax, deepen their awareness, or simply bring a calming presence into their day, this guide will walk you through every step of the process. Drawing on the […]
Affirmations
April 2, 2025Morning Affirmations: The Path to Positivity
Transform your day with 90 morning affirmations! Boost positivity, set intentions, and conquer challenges—plus, listen to the affirmations as audio.
Affirmations
April 1, 2025200 Throat Chakra Affirmations: Balancing Energy and Transforming Your Voice
Discover the power of 200 throat chakra affirmations! Unlock your authentic voice with empowering affirmations—plus, listen to them as audio.
Affirmations
March 31, 2025100+ Empowering Self Love Affirmations for Boosting Confidence and Self-Esteem
Discover 100+ powerful self-love affirmations to boost confidence and self-worth. Embrace the love you deserve—listen to them in audio format!
Affirmations
March 30, 2025200+ Heart Chakra Affirmations: A Path to Emotional Healing and Love
Dive into 200+ heart chakra affirmations to heal your heart and invite boundless love. Read and listen to these affirmations for deeper transformation!
Affirmations
March 29, 2025150 Empowering Positive Affirmations for Teens: Building Confidence and Resilience
Discover 150 positive affirmations for teens! Foster a growth mindset and confidence—read and listen to these affirmations for daily inspiration.
Affirmations
March 28, 2025Empower Your Life: Exploring the Magic of 150 Sacral Chakra Affirmations
Explore 150 Sacral Chakra affirmations to restore balance. Read and listen to these powerful affirmations for deeper healing and transformation.
Quotes
March 27, 2025Powerful Letting Go Quotes for Renewal and Growth
Explore uplifting letting-go quotes for healing and strength. Let these words guide you—read or listen to the audio versions for deeper impact.
Quotes
March 26, 2025100 Karma Quotes for Relationship, Justice & More
Explore karma quotes that reveal life’s balance. Read or listen to the audio versions to see how actions shape destiny and inspire growth.
Affirmations
March 25, 2025100 Positive Affirmations for Women: Journey to Self-Empowerment
Change your mindset with empowering affirmations for women. Boost confidence and self-esteem—read or listen to the audio versions for daily inspiration.
Affirmations
March 24, 2025Transform Your Life with 150 Positive Affirmations for Men
Elevate your mindset with 150 powerful affirmations for men. Cultivate confidence and resilience—read or listen to the audio versions for daily motivation.
Quotes
March 23, 202580 Resilience Quotes to Inspire and Motivate
Get 80 inspiring resilience quotes for strength and motivation. Read or listen to the audio versions and let these words remind you of your inner power!
Quotes
March 22, 2025Exploring the Power of Silence Quotes for Inspiration and Reflection
Unlock the power of silence quotes—discover wisdom and inspiration. Read or listen to the audio versions for deep reflection on the beauty of silence.
Quotes
March 21, 2025Embrace the Night with These Heartwarming Good Night Quotes
Discover our collection of heartfelt good night quotes. Let these quotes inspire a restful slumber and leave you with a heart full of warmth. Explore now!
Quotes
March 20, 2025The Wisdom of Stoicism: 100 Powerful Stoic Quotes to Live By
Ignite resilience and mindfulness with profound Stoic quotes. Read or listen to the audio versions to discover timeless wisdom from ancient philosophers.
Affirmations
March 19, 2025200 Gratitude Affirmations: Transform Your Life with the Power of Gratitude Affirmations
Experience the magic of gratitude affirmations! Reduce stress and find inner peace—read or listen to the audio versions for a deeper impact.
Affirmations
March 19, 2025Harnessing the Power of 350 Chakra Affirmations for Balance and Inner Peace
Harness the healing power of 350 chakra affirmations to align body and mind. Read or listen to the audio versions to find inner peace and spiritual harmony.
Quotes
March 18, 2025100+ Empathy Quotes to Foster Understanding and Compassion
Open hearts and minds with 100 empathy quotes. Explore these powerful words to foster deeper connections—read or listen to the audio versions for greater insight.
Affirmations
March 18, 2025150 Affirmations for Anxiety: Finding Peace and Serenity
Are you ready to transform your mindset and conquer anxiety? Dive into our collection of 100 powerful affirmations for anxiety today. Find your inner peace!
Affirmations
March 17, 2025The Magic of I Am Affirmations: Boosting Your Confidence
Discover the transformative power of ‘I am’ affirmations in our latest article. Learn how to use these affirmations to enhance self-esteem and self-belief.
Affirmations
March 16, 2025Empower Yourself with 100 Motivational Affirmations: Ignite Your Inner Drive for Success
Explore the best 100 motivational affirmations and learn how they can fuel your motivation, ignite your passion, and drive you toward success.
Affirmations
March 15, 2025Empowering Your Child: 100+ Positive Affirmations for Kids
Discover uplifting 100+ affirmations for kids designed to boost self-esteem and resilience. Explore our collection now and elevate their self-belief today!
Affirmations
March 14, 2025Empower Your Career: 150 Positive Affirmations for Work Success
Harness the power of positive thinking to overcome challenges and thrive in your career with our extensive list of 150 uplifting affirmations for work.
Quotes
March 13, 202560 Healing Quotes that Inspire: A Journey to Inner Peace
Explore the healing quotes that uplift and heal, providing strength and comfort in tough times. Find comfort and motivation during challenging times.
Quotes
March 12, 2025Boost Your Self-Worth: 70+ Inspiring Self-Worth Quotes for a Confident You
Discover the best self-worth quotes that affirm your value and boost self-confidence. Let these self-worth quotes remind you of your worthiness and strength.
Quotes
March 11, 202570+ Stress Quotes: Navigating Stress with Wisdom
Discover a collection of stress quotes that offer wisdom in the face of life’s challenges. Let these words of wisdom guide you toward inner peace!
Quotes
March 10, 2025Growth Mindset Quotes: 60 Inspiring Quotes for Personal Transformation
Explore inspirational mindset quotes that will inspire and motivate you to embrace a new perspective, overcome challenges, and achieve your goals.
Quotes
March 9, 202560+ Self Care Quotes: Inspiration for a Balanced Life
Discover the transformative power of self-care quotes. Explore their impact on mental health, motivation, and mindfulness practices. Find your inspiration!
Blog
March 8, 2025How to Start a Meditation Business – Expert Guide to Building a Successful Practice
You love meditation. It’s changed your life, and now you want to help others—but where do you even start? Maybe you’re unsure about how to turn your passion into a business. Maybe you wonder if you need certification, how to attract students, or how to make a living doing what you love. I’ve been there. […]
Affirmations
March 8, 2025Affirmations and Meditation: Understanding the Differences
How affirmation meditation and mindfulness meditation differ, where they overlap, and three ways to combine them.
Blog
February 28, 2025How to Create a Guided Meditation Script: Expert Insights
Creating a guided meditation script is a powerful way to support others on their mindfulness journey. With years of experience in meditation practice and teaching, I’ve developed a deep understanding of what makes guided meditation truly effective. This guide is based on my personal insights and expertise, offering a step-by-step approach to crafting a script […]
Blog
December 17, 202411 Winter Writing Prompts for Insight and Renewal
Eleven winter writing prompts, a simple journaling ritual, and a look at the quiet, restorative energy of the season, for reflection and renewal.
Blog
September 13, 2024Selling Your Mindfulness Teachings to Organizations, with Danny Grieco
In this article, you’ll learn: How to present mindfulness offerings in an engaging and relatable manner. Effective skills & strategies for pitching & selling mindfulness to corporations. Techniques for identifying & aligning with an organization’s specific challenges and needs. A simple demo to help potential clients experience the practice and its benefits. Ways to address […]
Blog
September 11, 2024How to Guide Meditations When You Struggle with the Sound of Your Own Voice
Many of us cringe at the sound of our own voice. Self-awareness and self-compassion can help you guide meditation with more ease, without changing how you speak.
Blog
May 31, 2024Boost the Relationship with yourself with 8 Self-Compassion Exercises
Most of us know that we should be kind to ourselves, and yet it can be quite difficult to do so. For one reason or another, many of us struggle to care for ourselves with the same compassion we would offer to someone we love. For this reason, self-compassion exercises are crucial. They can help […]
Compassion
April 18, 2024Self-Esteem vs. Self-Compassion: Understanding the Difference
Explore self-compassion as a nurturing approach to self-worth, distinct from self-esteem’s evaluative nature, and see how to practice inner kindness.
Depression
April 15, 2024528 Hz Frequency: Miracle Tone for Mind and Body
528 Hz, or the “Love Frequency”, resonates at the heart of everything. Let this 8-hour long Miracle Tone harmonize your heart and spiritual essence.
Depression
April 8, 2024417 Hz Frequency Healing: Wipe Out All the Negative Energy
Explore the 417 Hz solfeggio frequency in our guide, and listen to this 9-hour 417 Hz track, which sound-healing tradition says helps clear negative energy.
Anxiety
March 15, 2024Mindfulness Breathing Exercises: Guide to Techniques and Benefits
Here are 6 mindfulness breathing exercises to help you reduce stress, improve sleep, uplift mood, and boost brain performance. Check it now!
Addiction
February 28, 2024Guided Meditation for Addiction
A 20-minute guided meditation script for working with addiction. It is not a treatment, but it may help strengthen self-awareness and resilience alongside professional support.
Compassion
February 28, 2024Kindness Meditation Script for Your Thinking Mind
Be kind to your mind with this kindness meditation script. Download this script to use when working with others or in your personal practice.
Blog
February 23, 202410 Best Mindfulness Certification Programs (Expert-Selected)
Explore top mindfulness certification programs. Compare cost, format, accreditation, and curriculum to find the right teacher training path.
Gratitude
February 23, 2024Mudita Guided Meditation for Happiness
Use this guided meditation script for happiness to connect to an embodied sense of joy. With mindfulness, we can learn to be present for joy in all its forms.
Confidence
February 23, 2024A Manifestation Meditation Script To Amplify the Power of Attraction
A short manifestation meditation script to help you amplify the power of attraction. Get clear about your intention, and explore bringing it to life.
Contentment
February 23, 2024Movement Meditation Script for Presence
A movement based meditation practice for when we just cannot sit still, or for when we find it challenging to be with sensation or emotion in the body.
Meditation Scripts
February 23, 2024Noting to Develop Non-Judgment Meditation Script
The practice of noting can help us become aware of judgments as they arise. In this non-judgment meditation script we use noting to soften reactivity.
Meditation Scripts
February 20, 2024Learn to Guide Relaxation Meditation For Sleep
Stress, anxiety and mental rumination can keep us up at night. Guide yourself or others in meditation for relaxation and sleep using a meditation script.
Leadership
February 19, 2024A Future Self Meditation Script for a Positive Future
Gain clarity about who you want to be and where you want to go with this future self meditation script. Download now to support yourself or others.
Buddhist
February 19, 2024A Morning Mindfulness Script to Start Your Day with Awareness
Wake each morning with greater awareness using this morning mindfulness meditation script. Use it to deepen your own practice or to guide others.
Meditation Scripts
February 18, 2024Relaxing the Mind with a Home Base Meditation Script
Find rest and relaxation by anchoring your awareness in the home base of your breath. Download this script for personal use or to guide others.
Calm
February 18, 2024Let Yourself Simply Be With This Stillness Meditation
Give yourself permission to rest and simply be, or help guide others to do the same. Use this be still meditation script to encourage greater presence
Anxiety
February 18, 2024A Relieving Anxiety Meditation Script
Settle into calm with this soothing anxiety meditation script, an affirmation practice for personal use or for guiding others. Download and use today.
Contentment
February 17, 2024Enhance Presence With This Contentment Meditation
Enhance presence and mindfulness of the breath with contentment meditation. When content, there’s nowhere else we need to be and nothing we need to do
Calm
February 17, 2024An Outdoor Meditation Script for Peace and Grounding
Meditate outside with this calm and nourishing outdoor meditation script. Use this mindfulness exercise for your personal practice or to guide others.
Happiness
February 16, 2024Open to Gratitude With This Joy Meditation
Bring mindfulness and gratitude to the body to cultivate awe and wonder with this guided meditation for joy. Use it to share genuine happiness with others.
Meditation Scripts
February 16, 2024Discover Deep Stillness With This Ocean Meditation
You are not any single wave, but the entirety of the ocean. Use this guided ocean meditation to discover the deep stillness at the heart of your true nature.
Buddhist
February 15, 2024A Lake Meditation Script for Peace and Awareness
Learn to become as still as the depths of a lake, below what occurs on the surface. Download this lake meditation script to deepen your practice today.
Meditation Scripts
February 15, 2024Bedtime Guided Meditation For Better Sleep
This mindfulness bedtime meditation may help you wind down for sleep. Use this meditation script to settle for the night, or guide someone else to sleep.
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