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Voluntary Simplicity

Jon Kabat-Zinn

The impulse frequently arises in me to squeeze another this or another that into this moment.  Just this phone call, just stopping...

Being Connected Within

Jon Kabat-Zinn

With our mobile phones and wireless palm devices, we are now able to be so connected that we can be in touch with anyone and everyone at...

Painting the Inner Sistine Chapel

Jon Kabat-Zinn

Just as we need scaffolding to build a building, just as scaffolding was needed for Michelangelo and his apprentices to paint the frescos...

Shifting Your Relationship With Pain

Jon Kabat-Zinn

Have you ever noticed that your awareness of pain is not in pain even when you are? I'm sure you have. It is a very common experience,...

Strong Enough To Be Weak

Jon Kabat-Zinn

If you are a strong-willed and accomplished person, you may often give the impression that you are invulnerable to feeling inadequate...

Wherever You Go, There You Are

Jon Kabat-Zinn

Mindfulness is considered the heart of meditation but its essence is universal and of deep practical benefit to all. In essence,...