Nourishing the soul is the process of drinking at the life stream, coming back to one's true self, embracing the whole of one's experience - good, bad, or ugly; painful or exalted; dull or boring.
Jon Kabat-ZinnSee If You Can Give Yourself Gifts That May Be True Blessings, Such As Self-Acceptance
Jon Kabat-ZinnGenerosity is another quality which, like patience, letting go, non-judging, and trust, provides a solid foundation for mindfulness practice.
Jon Kabat-ZinnThe best way to capture moments is to pay attention. This is how we cultivate mindfulness. Mindfulness means being awake. It means knowing what you are doing.
Jon Kabat-ZinnWhen people say "Let it go," what they really mean is "Get over it," and that's not a helpful thing to say. It's not a matter of letting go - you would if you could. Instead of "Let it go," we should probably say "Let it be"; this recognizes that the mind won't let go and the problem may not go away, and it allows you to form a healthier relationship with what's bothering you.
Jon Kabat-Zinn