The Capacity to Forgive with MBSR teacher John Abate

How much pain is caused by holding grudges or never forgiving… not forgiving others AND not forgiving yourself!?  Let’s talk about the capacity to forgive!  Jon  and Will are joined by Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) teacher John Abate to talk about letting go of these toxic grudges!  

John has lived through a tragic personal event that might leave most men forever bitter, angry and resentful. Instead through the power of forgiveness John transformed this event from a soul crushing experience into a life of peace and living on purpose.

Finding John: @johnjabate @mindfulfoundations101 https://www.mindfulfoundations.org

01:00 The Capacity to Forgive with Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MSBR) Teacher, John Abate

03:30 Introducing John Abate

05:00 Will leads Opening Grounding Practice (~3 min)

08:00 John’s journey to forgiveness

17:00 Justice vs. Forgiveness

19:00 Does forgiveness require contact?

24:00 The path of healing

27:00 The process is ongoing

34:00 What is MSBR?

39:00 Life without forgiveness

44:00 Forgiveness as an Act of Empathy

48:30 Personal Forgiveness

53:00 Vulnerability in Forgiveness

1:00:00 John Abate leads Closing Practice (-4 min)

Our Hosts: Will is excited to teach you how to develop self-mastery. From teaching and practicing for the last 19 years, he feels it's a joy to work with long-time practitioners and students that have never tried these practices before or have only dabbled.   Email: will@mentalkingmindfulness.com       

Jon is a Navy SEAL Commander turned mindfulness and meditation teacher. Since ending his 24-year military career in June 2020, Jon is now dedicated to spreading the practices of meditation and mindfulness to help others live happier and more fulfilling lives.   Email: jon@mentalkingmindfulness.com

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