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“If we hope to go anywhere or develop ourselves in any way, we can only step from where we are standing. If we don't really know where we are standing... We may only go in circles.”

Quote by Jon Kabat-Zinn

Book:Wherever You Go, There You Are: Mindfulness Meditation in Everyday Life

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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

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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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