The Mindful Way Through Pain: Accept, Allow, and Act — Jon Kabat-Zinn
The mindful way through pain: Accept, allow, and act. — Jon Kabat-Zinn
—What lingers after this line?
One-minute reflection
Where does this idea show up in your life right now?
Mindful Approach to Pain
This quote encourages dealing with pain by applying mindfulness, promoting awareness and non-judgmental attention to one’s experience.
Acceptance
The first step 'accept' means acknowledging pain as it is, instead of resisting or denying it.
Allowing Experience
'Allow' suggests making space for pain in life, permitting feelings and sensations to arise naturally.
Action Rooted in Mindfulness
'Act' refers to responding with wise, compassionate actions, guided by acceptance and understanding, not by impulsive reaction.
Jon Kabat-Zinn’s Mindfulness Teachings
As a pioneer in mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), Kabat-Zinn’s words reflect a therapeutic approach to physical or emotional suffering.