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In this special, on-the-trail episode, Sean Fargo shares insights and reflections recorded during a solo hiking trip in Yosemite National Park. With a 50-pound backpack and miles of trail behind him, Sean explores how mindfulness helps him surrender to the moment, even through physical fatigue, emotional challenges, and the unpredictability of nature. This candid reflection offers listeners a raw and inspiring look at mindfulness in action—literally step by step.
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What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
Show Notes:
How surrendering to the present moment supports inner peace, even in discomfort
Sean shares how the act of allowing—rather than resisting—whatever arises during his journey allows him to stay grounded and present, despite exhaustion and sore muscles.
The value of softening resistance to our thoughts, feelings, and environment
By letting go of the need for control or comfort, Sean finds clarity, insight, and strength, reminding us that peace comes not from avoiding discomfort, but from leaning into it with kindness.
Practices for finding calm amid fatigue, stress, and uncertainty
Drawing from his own experience of sleep deprivation, physical exertion, and family obligations, Sean demonstrates practical ways to pause, breathe, and recalibrate—even while hiking up steep trails.
The importance of self-kindness and mindful choices during challenging moments
From food and rest to emotional awareness and staying present with his daughter, Sean highlights the small yet meaningful choices that help us care for ourselves and others with compassion.
Nature as both a teacher and a refuge for mindfulness
Hiking in Yosemite, encountering wildlife, and taking in the majestic scenery becomes a practice of appreciation, grounding, and mindfulness—especially when faced with mental or physical hardship.
