A Pathway to Presence
We’re grateful to share this space with you once more. This month, our attention turns to two of Jon Kabat-Zinn’s most essential mindfulness practices: gratitude and generosity. His teachings remind us that mindfulness is not about escaping difficulty—it’s about meeting life as it is. While we can’t always control what unfolds, we can nurture a way of being that steadies us through uncertainty, stress, and pain. Mindfulness offers more than stillness; it opens a pathway to healing and helps us stay grounded in the present.
In his writings, Kabat-Zinn explains how gratitude is the foundation for remembering the fullness of life. Although it will never take pain away, it can serve as a lifeline when the struggle feels overwhelming.
He goes on to say that practicing gratitude shifts our focus from what is missing to the gifts we have. This awareness allows the heart to open and generosity to flow, inviting us to be more patient, attentive, and kind to ourselves and to those around us. (Kabat-Zinn, 1990/1994).
So begin where you are – listen, give freely, and let gratitude guide your way.
– The Station Foundation
November Journal | 2025
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