“The awareness is not part of the darkness or the pain; it holds the pain, and knows it, so it has to be more fundamental, and closer to what is healthy and strong and golden within you.”
Quote by Jon Kabat-Zinn
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Wherever You Go, There You Are: Mindfulness Meditation in Everyday Life
This book explores the principles of mindfulness meditation and offers practical techniques for applying them to everyday situations, aiming to enhance mental clarity and emotional well-being. more
Author
Jon Kabat-Zinn
Jon Kabat-Zinn is an American professor known for his contributions to mindfulness meditation and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR). Born on June 5, 1944, he is a professor at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and the founder and director of the Center for Mindfulness. more
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