Jon Kabat Zinn Quotes

A collection of quotes by Jon Kabat Zinn.

Jon Kabat-Zinn is a renowned American scientist, writer, and meditation teacher. Born in 1944, he is widely recognized as the developer of the mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) program. By integrating mindfulness into mainstream medicine, Kabat-Zinn brought attention to the benefits of this ancient practice in managing stress, pain, and illness. His numerous books, including "Full Catastrophe Living" and "Wherever You Go, There You Are," have inspired millions to explore mindfulness and its transformative potential. Kabat-Zinn's pioneering work has made a significant impact in the field of mindfulness and has contributed to its widespread acceptance and adoption in modern society.

You can't stop the waves, but you can learn to surf.

Jon Kabat Zinn

Learning

Generosity is another quality which, like patience, letting go, non-judging, and trust, provides a solid foundation for mindfulness practice. You might experiment with using the cultivation of generosity as a vehicle for deep self-observation and inquiry as well as an exercise in giving. A good place to start is with yourself. See if you can give yourself gifts that may be true blessings, such as self-acceptance, or some time each day with no purpose. Practice feeling deserving enough to accept these gifts without obligation-to simply receive from yourself, and from the universe.

Jon Kabat Zinn

Generosity