by Rick Hanson | Apr 28, 2020 | Acting Skillfully, Blog, Just One Thing
Try considering your contributions as offerings, particularly the little things. Listen to your heart for offerings calling to be expressed. Maybe it’s the offering of never speaking out of anger, or really starting that novel, or determining to give love each day.
by Rick Hanson | Apr 22, 2020 | Blog, Buddhist Teachings, Meditations and Talks
In this Meditation and Talk, Dr. Rick Hanson offers a meditation on Mindful Spaciousness, and he shares insights about Three Wise Efforts.
by Stephanie | Apr 21, 2020 | Blog
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by Rick Hanson | Apr 15, 2020 | Blog, Meditations and Talks, Mindfulness Practice
Dr. Rick Hanson leads a meditation and talk on the essence of mindfulness he will share with you his ideas of the fundamentals taught by the Buddha 2,500 years ago.
by Rick Hanson | Apr 14, 2020 | Being at Peace, Blog, Just One Thing
In every life, reminders arrive about what’s really important. While it’s good advice not to sweat the small stuff, we also need to nurture the large stuff.
by Rick Hanson | Apr 8, 2020 | Blog, Meditations and Talks, Personal Growth
In this Meditation and Talk, Dr. Rick Hanson offers an meditation on being the space in which experiences flow, and he shares insights about what inside us can’t be lost and can always be found.
by Rick Hanson | Apr 6, 2020 | Being Well Podcast, Blog, Relationships
In this episode Forrest and I explore how individuals and families can deal with the interpersonal stress that comes from being stuck together, and the sadness and loss that comes from being separated from things we love.
by Rick Hanson | Apr 1, 2020 | Blog, Meditations and Talks, Overcoming Difficulties
In this meditation, talk, and discussion from the Wednesday Night Meditation series, we start with a 45-minute meditation in Releasing Anxiety, Finding Peace. Then, as this is a time of much concern, Rick offers a talk on Dealing with Worries.
by Rick Hanson | Mar 31, 2020 | Blog, Just One Thing, Leave the Red Zone
The pressure activates motivational circuits but has inherent collateral damage. Pressure activates ancient motivational circuits that were very effective in keeping our ancestors alive but even at best, there is an inherent collateral damage.
by Rick Hanson | Mar 25, 2020 | Blog, Meditations and Talks, Social Issues
Learn how to deal with anger during challenging times and rest at peace in a radiant heart. This is a talk and meditation from Dr. Rick Hanson’s Wednesday Meditation series.
by Rick Hanson | Mar 20, 2020 | Blog, Meditations and Talks, Overcoming Difficulties, Social Issues
In this meditation, talk and discussion we start with a 45-minute meditation in Grounding in Openhearted Peacefulness. Then, with many concerned about the current Coronavirus pandemic and uncertainty, stress, and anxiety surrounding it, I share three ways for dealing with hard times.
by Rick Hanson | Mar 16, 2020 | Articles, Blog
During times like this – with a pandemic such as the Coronavirus – it’s natural to feel afraid, anxious, or threatened. But being consumed by fear causes wear and tear on the body, which actually undermines your safety. Here you’ll find suggestions and resources for how to stay calm and be effective during this challenging time.
by Rick Hanson | Mar 12, 2020 | Blog, Calming Anxiety
During times like this, it’s natural to feel afraid, stressed, threatened, or anxious – but being consumed by fear causes wear and tear on the body, which actually undermines your safety. That’s why it’s very important to be able to find a place inside that feels calm and strong. And one of the best ways to do this is to notice that you’re alright, right now – which we’ll explore in this 5-minute meditation.
by Rick Hanson | Feb 25, 2020 | Blog, Interpersonal Skills, Just One Thing
Acknowledging one’s own part in a difficult situation is one of the hardest – and I think most honorable – things a person can do.
by Rick Hanson | Feb 4, 2020 | Blog, Green Zone Brain, Just One Thing
Part of this comes from our biological nature. To survive, animals – including us – have to be goal-directed, leaning into the future. This focus – can get confused and stressful.