Feel Quote by Jon Kabat-Zinn
![“[M]indfulness does not involve trying to get anywhere or feel anything special. Rather it involves allowing yourself to be where you already are, to become more familiar with your own actual experience moment by moment.” quote by Jon Kabat-Zinn](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/e03/jon-kabat-zinn-1327_mental-health_m-indfulness-does-not-involve-trying-to_1883645.jpg)
““[M]indfulness does not involve trying to get anywhere or feel anything special. Rather it involves allowing yourself to be where you already are, to become more familiar with your own actual experience moment by moment.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Wherever You Go, There You Are, 1994
Mindfulness is about fully inhabiting the present moment without striving for a particular feeling.
In simple terms: Be present without trying to change it.
Key Takeaway
Practice acceptance of each moment.
Themes
mindfulness
presence
acceptance
non‑striving
Mood
calm
reflective
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- daily routine
- stress reduction
- therapy sessions
Key Concepts
Buddhist meditation
psychology
well‑being
Questions to Reflect On
- What does being present feel like for you?
- How can you notice thoughts without reacting?
A Different Perspective
It can be hard to stay present when emotions are intense.
