Quote by Jon Kabat Zinn

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.

Generosity is another quality which, like patience, letting

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of generosity as a foundational quality for mindfulness practice. It suggests that by cultivating generosity, individuals can engage in self-observation and introspection, while also practicing the act of giving. The quote encourages individuals to begin by being generous towards themselves, offering gifts such as self-acceptance and taking time for oneself. It urges individuals to recognize their worth and to feel deserving of such gifts without any sense of obligation, allowing them to receive and appreciate what they give to themselves and receive from the universe.

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By Jon Kabat Zinn

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