Meditation + Talk: See the Whole, Be the Whole
In this Wednesday Night Meditation, Rick Hanson offered a meditation and talk called See the Whole, Be the Whole.
Drop The “Shoulds”
When healthy inclinations become “shoulds” “musts” then there is a big problem. Consider a situation that bothers you, and find a deeper “should” that’s related to an experience you “must” have or avoid. Face the should, ask this question: “Is it really true?”
Meditation + Talk: The Power of Love in Turbulent Times
In this Wednesday Night Meditation, Rick Hanson offered a meditation and talk about The Power of Love in Turbulent Times.
Meditation + Talk: Bringing Wisdom to Our Reactions to World Events
In this Wednesday Night Meditation, Rick Hanson offered a meditation and talk about Bringing Wisdom to Our Reactions to World Events.
Meditation + Talk: Two Fundamental Realities – 1. We Will All Die; 2. We Know Not When
In this Wednesday Night Meditation, Daniel Ellenberg offered a meditation and talk on Two Fundamental Realities – 1. We Will All Die; 2. We Know Not When.
Meditation + Talk: How Mindful Awareness of Emotional Pleasure and Pain Can Break the Chain of Suffering
In this Wednesday Night Meditation, Rick Hanson offered a meditation and talk about How Mindful Awareness of Emotional Pleasure and Pain Can Break the Chain of Suffering.
Meditation + Talk: How to Balance Caring for Them and Caring for Yourself
In this Wednesday Night Meditation, Rick Hanson offered a meditation and talk about How to Balance Caring for Them and Caring for Yourself.
Being Well Podcast: Childhood Trauma, Self-Sabotage, and Therapy: September Mailbag
Dr. Rick and Forrest open up the mailbag and answer questions from listeners focused on getting the most we can out of therapy, processing old painful experiences, and sabotaging ourselves.
Meditation + Talk: Buddhist Myth #3: “Have No Judgments”
This Wednesday Night Meditation included a meditation, talk, and a discussion about Buddhist Myth #3: “Have No Judgments.”
Being Well Podcast: Workaholism: Anxiety, Addiction, and Finding Balance in a Busy World
Forrest and Dr. Rick explore what workaholism is really, the psychological functions it serves, and how it relates to other addictive behaviors.
Meditation + Talk: Buddhist Myth #2: “Just Be Mindful”
This Wednesday Night Meditation included a meditation, talk, and a discussion about Buddhist Myth #2: “Just Be Mindful.”
Being Well Podcast: Becoming Emotionally Agile with Dr. Susan David
Forrest and Rick sit down with Dr. Susan David, the creator of the concept of Emotional Agility, or what allows us to navigate our complex emotions, make choices aligned with our values, and ultimately lead more authentic and fulfilling lives.
Meditation + Talk: Buddhist Myth #1: “Life Is Suffering”
This Wednesday Night Meditation included a meditation, talk, and a discussion about Buddhist Myth #1: “Life Is Suffering.”
Meditation + Talk: Opening to the Unconditioned Love of the Absolute
This Wednesday Night Meditation included a meditation, talk, and a discussion about Opening to the Unconditioned Love of the Absolute with Guest Teacher Stephen Snyder.
Being Well Podcast: Impermanence Anxiety – How to Live While Letting Go
Forrest and Dr. Rick explore impermanence anxiety: the fears we have related to change, including how we can become more resilient in the face of change.