Stillness, insight, and wisdom arise only when we can settle into being complete in this moment, without having to seek or hold on to or reject anything.
Jon Kabat-ZinnIf we are honest with ourselves, most of us will have to admit that we live out our lives in an ocean of fear.
Jon Kabat-ZinnIn any given moment we are either practicing mindfulness, or defacto, we are practicing mindlessness.
Jon Kabat-ZinnSee for yourself whether letting go when a part of you really wants to hold on doesn't bring a deeper satisfaction than clinging.
Jon Kabat-ZinnWhen you have children, you realize how easy it is to not see them fully, and perhaps miss all those early years. If you are not careful, you can be too absorbed in work, and they will be only too happy to tell you about it later. Being a parent is one of greatest mindfulness practices of all.
Jon Kabat-Zinn