Jon Kabat-Zinn--Mindfulness Followers?

[misslinda]

Anyone into "mindfulness" meditation practices or read the following books (all by Jon Kabat-Zinn):



Full Catasrophe Living

Everywhere you go...there you are

Cmoing to Our Senses (MY FAVORITE ONE)


;)

[misslinda]

I know this thread didn't make it in the top 10 hit list :p but I was interested in knowing if anyone has attended the Stress Reduction Clinic in Boston. I'm planing a trip and curious to first hand experience.

[Revvell]

I'm currently reading "Everywhere you go, there you are". Problem is, it's in the bathroom and I get about a paragraph read and ~ well, I'm done! :D

R.

[misslinda]

got me laughing on that........do you really mean to say "Eveytime you go ....there you are."


Pg 198 is my favorite

[Revvell]

got me laughing on that........do you really mean to say "Eveytime you go ....there you are."


Pg 198 is my favorite

Now you've got me laughing. :D

[misslinda]

((((((((Revvell)))))))) i dont' want a visual for this---does BO keep reading material in the bathroom as well? what up with that?

::smiling::


i just dont' think of you the same anymore. ;)

[Revvell]

((((((((Revvell)))))))) i dont' want a visual for this---does BO keep reading material in the bathroom as well? what up with that? NUUUPE! He stares at the floor. lol



i just dont' think of you the same anymore. ;)

What, you didn't think I poo'ed? :p

[misslinda]

Bo has a little more focus on the royal throne.

wait t'a minute..........how do you know he stares at the floor???? you crack me up :p

if Kabat-Zinn only knew how far his books have made it! :D Maybe his "Coming to our [senses]" ought to be the one in the bathroom? :p

[Revvell]

Bo has a little more focus on the royal throne.

Little more focus than who or what? :rolleyes:



wait t'a minute..........how do you know he stares at the floor???? you crack me up :p How you thinks I know? :D


if Kabat-Zinn only knew how far his books have made it! :D Maybe his "Coming to our [senses]" ought to be the one in the bathroom? :p

Maybe not, unless the title is all I need to read. Kinda slow reading one paragraph at a time.

[misslinda]

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Originally Posted by misslinda
Bo has a little more focus on the royal throne.



Little more focus than who or what?

oki dookie....Bo is practicing meditating while on the throne. apparently, you're reading about it !!! :p


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wait t'a minute..........how do you know he stares at the floor???? you crack me up

How you thinks I know?

::cringes::

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if Kabat-Zinn only knew how far his books have made it! Maybe his "Coming to our [senses]" ought to be the one in the bathroom?



Maybe not, unless the title is all I need to read. Kinda slow reading one paragraph at a time.


slow reading????? maybe it's more like you "move" fast and not much more you can read??? maybe it's a good thing----that book is over 300 pages anyway.
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[Revvell]

Quote:
Originally Posted by misslinda
Bo has a little more focus on the royal throne.
Little more focus than who or what?

oki dookie....Bo is practicing meditating while on the throne. apparently, you're reading about it !!! :p

Pfffffftttttt!!!!!





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wait t'a minute..........how do you know he stares at the floor???? you crack me up

How you thinks I know?

::cringes::

Heh!




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if Kabat-Zinn only knew how far his books have made it! Maybe his "Coming to our [senses]" ought to be the one in the bathroom?

Maybe not, unless the title is all I need to read. Kinda slow reading one paragraph at a time.

slow reading????? maybe it's more like you "move" fast and not much more you can read??? maybe it's a good thing----that book is over 300 pages anyway.
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Well, if I just hang out I can get through a page and have it read by the end of the year, eh? :D

[karotw]

ROFL - You two put a smile on my face today! :D


My therapist has recommended Jon Kabbat-Zen to me and I've just recently decided to join a group that she will be facilitating which will have a meditative focus and I know will at least draw from some of the work that she has done with Jon Kabbat-Zen. . . .

I'll keep you posted . . .

Many Blessings,
Karen

[Revvell]

*sigh* so many books, so little time. :D

[karotw]

*sigh* so many books, so little time. :D
Ah yes, the story of my life! :D


Many Blessings,
Karen

[misslinda]

what else goes on in the bathroom that we need to know about :confused: :eek:

Karot, I am hoping to attend this summer and meet Kabat-Zinn with this whole mindfulness meditation experience. Isn't it amazing how much "effort" and focus it takes to not be "aware" It took me several weeks to be able to accomplish it. How long have you been practicing mindfulness?

[Revvell]

what else goes on in the bathroom that we need to know about :confused: :eek:


Ummm, not sure you're on the "need to know" list. :rolleyes:

[misslinda]

Ummm, not sure you're on the "need to know" list. :rolleyes:


LOL................ A list exist!!?!?! ;)

oki Revvell now yur really scaring me

[karotw]

Miss Linda -
I'm relatively new to the whole Jon Kabbat-Zen mindfulness approach, but have discovered in my recent readings that I have been into mindfulness for some time now (of course, I had to become mindful enough to discover it!). . .I have dabbled with so many different forms of meditation and read a great deal about mindfulness, but haven't put much into practice. . .yet. . . .another part of this wonderful journey that is yet to be explored. . .


Many Blessings,
Karen

[misslinda]

Karot: Have you read any of his books?

I have to say I love them all but Coming to our Senses hallmarks his personality: scientific,technical yet sensitive. He has a natural/poetic resonating tone in his writing that captures the heart and soul of many readers.

I was introduced to mindfulness back in July 2005 and I was surpised how much energy it took to not try and "go anywhere" with mindfulness.........simply be, aware of what is [actually] happening at this very moment--as he would state "with in time and spance & beyone time and space........a seamless continuity....."

I will be attending a mindfulness workshop that a local psycho therapist is running here at one of our yoga studios...........EXCITED!

:)

[misslinda]

Kabat-Zinn's "Everywhere you go There you are..." popped in my head as I recall walking past Eddie Bauer the other day and their new motto for the season printed on their glasss display reads: "Everywhere you go, there [we] are." :) Tickled me to read that there. Just a thought that occurred to me. :rolleyes: