Author:: Matthew Sockolov
Full Title:: Practicing Mindfulness
Tags:#media/book
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* highlights from 2021-07-24
* being present with clarity, wisdom, and kindness. ([Location 204](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B07GBJPWY1&location=204))
* ›BEING FULLY PRESENT. ([Location 214](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B07GBJPWY1&location=214))
* recognition of the experience you are having. ([Location 218](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B07GBJPWY1&location=218))
* to clearly see what you are experiencing in the present moment. ([Location 219](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B07GBJPWY1&location=219))
* ›LETTING GO OF JUDGMENT. ([Location 220](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B07GBJPWY1&location=220))
* labeling something (a feeling, a thought, etc.) as good or bad, right or wrong, positive or negative. ([Location 221](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B07GBJPWY1&location=221))
* remaining balanced, especially when presented with difficult or uncomfortable circumstances. ([Location 225](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B07GBJPWY1&location=225))
* ›ALLOWING EVERYTHING TO BELONG. ([Location 228](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B07GBJPWY1&location=228))
* do not ([Location 230](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B07GBJPWY1&location=230))
* exclude any thought, emotion, or experience. ([Location 230](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B07GBJPWY1&location=230))
* Pay attention to whatever arises and make space for the uncomfortable moments. ([Location 230](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B07GBJPWY1&location=230))
* BEGINNER’S MIND. ([Location 232](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B07GBJPWY1&location=232))
* observing experiences and situations as if it’s your first time. Remain open to new possibilities ([Location 234](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B07GBJPWY1&location=234))
* Jon Kabat-Zinn ([Location 259](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B07GBJPWY1&location=259))
* Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction program. ([Location 260](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B07GBJPWY1&location=260))
* “Mindfulness is simply being aware of what is happening right now without wishing it were different; enjoying the pleasant without holding on when it changes (which it will); being with the unpleasant without fearing it will always be this way (which it won’t).” ([Location 353](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B07GBJPWY1&location=353))