What is Jon Kabat-Zinn’s definition of mindfulness? We’ve already explored different Buddhist meanings of this term in the article about its seven alternative translations. Today, we’re turning to a secular definition of mindfulness that comes from Jon Kabat-Zinn‘s book Wherever You Go, There You Are. In the chapter titled “What Is Mindfulness?” he writes, “Mindfulness … Read more
This article is for you if you’re looking for accessible and beginner-friendly books on mindfulness. If you’ve heard about mindfulness, you’ve also heard about the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction program, which combines meditation and yoga to help people manage stress and illness. Its author, Jon Kabat-Zinn, is a renowned American scientist, writer, and meditation teacher who … Read more
What do you want from your meditation practice? At the very least, you want to feel calmer and less anxious in your everyday life. However, this incessant striving to achieve a measurable result may be your first meditation mistake. The desire to make meditation work the way you want can become a hindrance if not … Read more