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Jon Kabat-Zinn

Wherever You Go, There You Are: Mindfulness Meditation in Everyday Life

Jon Kabat-ZinnNonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1994

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Essay Topics

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Considering the “wholeness and oneness” of the universe while also appreciating the “eachness and suchness” of things seems an inherent contradiction. How does Kabat-Zinn convey that an understanding of both things can be held in mind? Are these concepts contradictory or complimentary?

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Many would argue that the demands of parenting make incorporating a daily mindful practice impossible. How does Kabat-Zinn suggest that this time is ripe for the journey of mindfulness? What are other times or areas of life that may lead to mindfulness?

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Kabat-Zinn suggests that his application of mindfulness and meditation is secular in nature. Given the spiritual and ethical dimensions of the practice, how does Kabat-Zinn attempt to create a non-religious, universal method of mindfulness?

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