Jon Kabat-Zinn: 9 Attitudes of Mindfulness (Part Two)

In Show 281 – Jon Kabat-Zinn: 9 Attitudes of Mindfulness (Part Two), Mike and Mark continue their exploration of the foundational attitudes that make mindfulness a living, healing practice—not just a technique.

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In this episode, we focus on three essential mindfulness attitudes: Letting Go, Trust, and Patience.

Jon Kabat-Zinn invites us to shift from forcing life to unfold a certain way toward allowing things to be. Like the breath, awareness works best when we stop controlling and start noticing. Letting go becomes an act of wisdom, reducing inner struggle and creating space for clarity and calm.

The conversation then turns to Trust—not as blind faith, but as something deeply embodied. By recognising the constant reliability of our breath, heartbeat, and internal systems, we reconnect with an inner foundation of confidence and gratitude that is already present.

Finally, Mike and Mark reflect on Patience as a powerful form of presence. Patience allows us to fully inhabit the moment we are in, rather than rushing toward outcomes or relief. Jon reminds us that healing unfolds in its own time—and that simply staying present can be profoundly restorative.

This episode is a gentle yet practical reminder that mindfulness is not about fixing ourselves, but about trusting life, allowing experience, and patiently showing up for what is here.