What if the most powerful way forward isn’t pushing harder—but learning how to let go?
In Show 281 of the Moonshots Podcast, Mike and Mark continue their exploration of Jon Kabat-Zinn’s Nine Attitudes of Mindfulness, diving into Part Two of this timeless framework for living with greater clarity, resilience, and ease.
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Mindfulness as an Attitude, Not a Technique
In this episode, the focus shifts to three deeply human qualities that support healing and presence in everyday life:
Letting Go
Trust
Patience
Rather than treating mindfulness as something we do, Jon Kabat-Zinn invites us to experience it as a way of being.
Letting Go: Stop Forcing, Start Allowing
Jon encourages us to notice how often we try to force life to be different than it is. Using the breath as a guide, he reminds us that awareness works best when we stop controlling and simply allow. Letting go doesn’t mean giving up—it means releasing unnecessary struggle and making room for insight, calm, and compassion.
Trust: Remembering What Already Works
The episode then turns to trust, not as blind belief, but as something profoundly embodied. Our breath keeps breathing. Our heart keeps beating. Our organs keep doing their work—moment after moment. By recognizing this quiet reliability, we rebuild confidence in ourselves and cultivate a grounded sense of gratitude that stabilizes us in uncertain times.
Patience: The Healing Power of the Present Moment
Finally, Mike and Mark explore patience as an act of deep presence. Patience allows us to fully inhabit the moment we are in, without rushing toward outcomes or quick fixes. Jon reminds us that healing unfolds in its own time—and that staying present may be the most restorative act available to us.
Why This Episode Matters Now
In a world obsessed with speed, productivity, and control, this conversation is a powerful counterbalance. It offers listeners practical wisdom for slowing down, trusting what’s already here, and allowing life to unfold with greater ease.
This episode is ideal for anyone seeking:
Less striving and more clarity
Practical mindfulness grounded in real life
Tools for resilience during uncertainty
A gentler, wiser relationship with themselves
🌱 Listen or watch today and rediscover the power of letting go, trusting deeply, and being patient with life.
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