The Art of Yes: Mindfulness and the Power of Allowing
Jonathan Foust25 Apr 2025

The Art of Yes: Mindfulness and the Power of Allowing

The talk explores some fundamentals of a meditation practice and how (sometimes) saying 'yes' to what is present can dramatically shift your relationship to the here and now.

You'll learn my favorite definition of mindfulness, the art of 'saying yes,' how every 'no' actually means yes - and the classic instructions to more intimately deepen your mindfulness practice.

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