May 10, 2021
Do you have a lot going on in your
life? Do you feel like your schedule is overflowing with life’s ups
and downs? Welcome to the full catastrophe of life!
Jon Kabat-Zinn titled his first book “Full Catastrophe of
Living.” He says the full catastrophe is “another way to speak
of heart-fullness.” Can you be present as you feel your way into
your experience from moment to moment: the heartbreaking moments,
the tender, sweet moments, the frightening moments and the joyful
ones? Kabat-Zinn says that “It’s the nature of the human condition
to actually, encounter uncertainty, stress, pain, loss, grief,
sadness and also a tremendous potential for joy, connection, love,
affiliation. And all of that is the full catastrophe."
It’s not just the bad stuff. It’s everything. And the
question is, “Can we love it, can we live inside of it in ways that
actually enliven us and allow us to be fully human?”
I’ll guide you for a few minutes to sit in silence and stillness.
Be present to the full catastrophe in your life, in your week, in
your day. Marvel at the richness of your daily experiences, the
wonder, the contrast and the vitality. Tap into your genuine
gratitude to be fully human. Honor and celebrate The Full
Catastrophe of Life!
Follow this link to
Jon
Kabat-Zinn’s book “Full Catastrophe of
Living.”
Enjoy the podcast!