Attention Quote by Jon Kabat-Zinn

“The only time that any of us have to grow or change or feel or learn anything is in the present moment. But we're continually missing our present moments, almost willfully, by not paying attention.” quote by Jon Kabat-Zinn — Download Open image

“The only time that any of us have to grow or change or feel or learn anything is in the present moment. But we're continually missing our present moments, almost willfully, by not paying attention.”

Jon Kabat-Zinn

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