Mental Health Writer & Editor
“Breathe and let be.”
Jon Kabat-Zinn, Wherever You Go, There You Are: Mindfulness Meditation in Everyday Life
This line was written by Jon Kabat-Zinn in his book Wherever You Go, There You Are: Mindfulness Meditation in Everyday Life.
When I plucked this leaf from where it had fallen, it was pure yellow and red. Now it has splotches of brown. The perfectionist in me wants to go searching right this minute for another perfect, just-fallen leaf. The other parts of me say, “Breathe and let be.”
Emily P.G. Erickson is a freelance writer and editor specializing in mental health and parenting. She has written for top digital publications, including The New York Times, the American Psychological Association, Wired, Health, Parents, Everyday Health, Verywell Mind, and more. Previously, Emily researched PTSD for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and earned a master's in counseling psychology. You can find the latest from Emily at www.emilypgerickson.com. View more posts
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