Wherever you find stillness enjoy it and let it feed you. Stillness is a source of clarity and peace. In stillness, you can find a refuge and some quiet amidst the noise. Give yourself the space, the permission, to be still in your mind.
Rick and Forrest explore the psychological and communication skills that will guide you in dealing with other people’s defenses.
These days many people feel anxious about events and issues that seem beyond their control, such as climate change, political instability, and technological advancements. Get perspective and practices for recognizing exaggerated worries and managing emotions.
Good lifts the heart and can turn passing experiences into lasting resources. Recognize the relative stability of good things. Enjoy it all. The more we recognize impermanence, the more we can take refuge in the good that lasts.
In this episode, Dr. Rick and Forrest explore what we can do if we feel like we’re “too self-aware.”
Feeling stuck? Or, know someone who is struggling, and resisting help or change? We can move forward and grow with wisdom and patience.
What can you do when you’re shaken? Find your ground. It’s clear that we all need a place to stand. A physical place to be sure – hearth and home, land and sea, a bed to curl up in – but also psychological or spiritual places, such as feeling loved, a calm clear center inside
Dr. Rick and Forrest explore how we can break out of an episode of depressed mood.
Guest teacher Henry Shukman shares how the practice of being quiet and still can bring us to something deeper in our nature.
It is important to feel good as often as possible, at least several times a day. Stop the urgency of the day and let quiet fill the air, let thoughts slow down. There is presence in this moment, and no worries about the future.
On today’s episode, Dr. Rick and Forrest explore why we go through periods of feeling stuck, and what we can do about it.
Balancing gathering and dispersing is vital. Overemphasis on gathering can cause anxiety and stress, while dispersing fosters openness and reduces mental strain, leading to less suffering.
Forgiveness frees you from the tangles of anger and retribution. Appreciate the value of forgiveness. Ask yourself: what does my grievance, my resentment, cost me? Cost others I care about? What would it be like to lay those burdens down?
Dr. Rick and Forrest open the mailbag and answer questions focused on strengthening our relationships, including supporting friends and loved ones who are experiencing depression while also caring for ourselves.
We all have the capacity to make a profound and lasting impact. Here is a meditation and 7 Practices to Grow Stronger Together.