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In this enlightening episode of the Mindfulness Exercises Podcast, host Sean Fargo sits down with Loch Kelly to explore the art of effortless mindfulness — a gentle, direct way of resting in awake, loving awareness without the strain of heavy concentration.
Rather than striving for focus, Loch invites us to relax into presence. Through his accessible approach, listeners discover how simple “glimpses” of awareness can reset the nervous system, open the heart, and reconnect us with the spaciousness beneath thought.
Loch explains how flow differs from hyper-focus, and how we can use visual, auditory, or felt cues to return to this natural state of ease at any moment. Whether you’re a mindfulness teacher, therapist, coach, or practitioner navigating stress or attention challenges, you’ll gain clear language and practical guidance to integrate mindfulness seamlessly into daily life and teaching.
From guided “glimpse” practices to insights on ego, identity, and self-compassion, this conversation offers a compassionate roadmap for living and teaching from presence — not effort.
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What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
Show Notes:
Catching “Glimpses” of Awareness
Loch introduces the concept of “glimpses” — short, simple moments of shifting into awareness itself. These glimpses help us reconnect with the present without effort or strain.
Understanding Effortless Mindfulness
Unlike traditional mindfulness that emphasizes steady concentration, effortless mindfulness begins with awareness already awake. Loch guides listeners to notice what’s aware, rather than trying to be aware.
Returning from the Ego Center
The conversation explores how we habitually return to our “ego center,” and how effortless mindfulness helps us recognize this pattern without judgment — gently returning to open awareness.
Guided Glimpse Practice
Sean and Loch lead a short guided glimpse, offering listeners a direct taste of effortless mindfulness and how it feels in the body and mind.
Releasing Inner Barriers
Loch shares compassionate practices to release the mental and emotional barriers that block us from resting in natural presence.
Imposter Syndrome as a Facilitator
They discuss how even experienced teachers can face self-doubt — and how embracing awareness itself helps dissolve the feeling of “not enough.”
