The Path of Mindfulness with Jon Kabat-Zinn

[ArtByHazel]

We are pure consciousness beyond every social construct of fear, ego, snd beliefs.

It is when we merge with silence and observed that silent observer that we know that we are no-thing, no-body, and no-where.

I get it now.

May we all be blessed and love each other. ❤️

[heatherstub]

I'm so grateful for this Doctor! I first heard of him during the program "Healing and the Mind", a five part series aired on PBS throughout the 1990s. I absolutely love it, and I wish it were still available. I have bilatteral, atypical Trigeminal Neuralgia which is severely debilitating and affects both sides of my head and face and is active in all three branches on both sides. It's not for the faint of heart, and I don't believe in suicide. The condition is known as the suicide disease, and two different hospitals and neurosurgeons told me that my case was and still is the worst they've ever dealt with. Having had two brain surgeries and countless pain blocking injections, (the Microvascular Decompression did knock out the pain in the bottom right side of my mouth, specifically the teeth. My dentist wouldn't do anything for it, because there was nothing wrong with my teeth, and thank God.

Dr. Zin's guidance on how to work through and live through the pain changed the entire way I now deal with this condition.as each flare up happens, and I no longer worry about having an attack when out in public. If it comes, it comes! I just have to do the breathing exercises and accupressure (if I can) when it happens. I also use acupuncture and Botox injections every 90 days, although it's not working very well. The biggest breakthrough, however, is the Infrarred laser light pen I use regularily. I knew it would take several months of daily treatments with it, but it's starting to make a difference! I'm hoping I can get off the medications I'm taking to control the muscle spasms and whole-body twitches along with the breakthrough pain.

If there's one thing I can tell anyone who's also suffering with TN pain, it would be this:
Surround yourself with supportive people who can be there when you need them, and even more importantly, if you haven't found a good doctor who can help you with it, don't give up! Finally, I use music, especially instrumental music when it gets really bad. The only exception to that is the ancient music of the Orthodox Christian Church to which I'm a participant. For me, it's a way of life, and it just makes sense that I know how Christ suffered for all of us, was crucified and died and then rose from the grave on the third day. It's His love through the Holy Spirit and through other people who believe in me that gives me the strength to take everything one day, (or even one minute or breath) at a time. I wouldn't want to pursue my singing career if it were any different, and I know music has also been such an important part of the healing process.

[resourcesedu]

Love it!! Lets all do nothing! I am tired of working doing surviving. Best thing in the world if I could do NOTHING!! Will have to do it in spits and spurts..

[LoveLoveLovelivelove]

Thank you it’s only when we are walking in the light the darkness tries to weaken our illumination. So it’s a compliment

[aprils]

Radical act of sanity and love, , how perfect

[audreyc]

this should be taught in schools, I agree

[cherdarling]

This is such a great technique to learn. Thanks

[chark]

I am. And the deep not knowing space is so calming, freeing.

[domb]

This is wonderful background for cooking when everyone is asleep

[ourvoices]

I felt discomfort because I could feel his coughing since I have that condition due to a chronic bronchial condition. Nonetheless he continued with his moment by moment presence to accept each cough and just let it go.
Namaste dear Jon🙏❤️🙅

[ronilittle]

Please Bob, you should not have commercials!
They blow you out of your chair! Your mikes need to be turned up, you have a very low, calming voice, which is very nice...we have to turn you up, and the commercials come on blaring us out of our seats!

[rosiebaker]

I ask refeant to you God bless you and love you all amen

[georgeduncan]

I am that I am
I am safe and protected from inner and out of harm that I am
I am happy and contented that I am
I'm experiencing ease of well-being that I am peace and compassion for all I want that I am

[launacasey]

I appreciate the commitment to creating this content - but the loud coughing into the mic is very jarring..

[steve]

This guy is just a philosopher for the worried well.

[wendybesse]

The coughing into the mic. Is absolutely awful!

[kurtklingbeil]

what is the perceived benefit of JKZ's strident almost accusatory style ?

[thetoddlanders]

At one point he jokes that he likes to be controlling and soon after that he's a sociopath.

It's so interesting how our truths about ourselves can't help but slide out of our mouths, even if we think we're "only joking".

[martinadietrich]

❤❤❤physische Unsterblichkeit ❤❤❤
Auf die Liebe 🌹

[larrycarmody]

To keep & bear arms is, A RIGHT NOT A PRIVILEGE.