by Rick Hanson | Sep 10, 2024 | Blog, Just One Thing, The Wider World
Sometimes it’s natural to feel stunned, shocked, powerless. And natural to be flooded with rage or fear or an overwhelming sorrow. Still, even in the midst of all this, you can be mindful: aware and present, and not entirely swept away. Then at some point, you take a breath and look around and try to figure out what to do. One thing to do is to vote.
by Rick Hanson | Jul 2, 2024 | Blog, Just One Thing, The Wider World
People compete with each other and have conflicts of all kinds, but we expect a level playing field. Do what you can to tell the truth and play fair.
by Rick Hanson | May 7, 2024 | Blog, Just One Thing, The Wider World
What do a healthy relationship, family, organization, or country have in common? They are grounded in what is real. They seek the truth, tell the truth, and learn from the truth.
by Rick Hanson | Apr 30, 2024 | Blog, Just One Thing, The Wider World
Finding common ground with every person – especially those you fear or are angry with or who are simply very different from you – builds bridges among us, widens circles, and allows us to live together in peace.
by Rick Hanson | Apr 23, 2024 | Blog, Just One Thing, The Wider World
Humanity has great power for good and ill. As the earth heats up, as species go extinct and resources decline, it is critically important that a fourth major motivation guide our thoughts, words, and above all, deeds: Love the world.
by Rick Hanson | Apr 9, 2024 | Blog, Just One Thing, The Wider World
What do you do when the bottom falls out? Take heart. By “taking heart,” I mean several related things: Sensing your heart and chest, finding encouragement in what is good both around you and inside you, resting in your own warmth, compassion, and
by Rick Hanson | Feb 27, 2024 | Blog, Just One Thing, The Wider World
Bullying at all scales causes much suffering. What can we do? Recognize bullying and its enablers. Protect yourself, strengthen alliances with others, and stand up and speak up as best you can.
by Rick Hanson | Nov 7, 2023 | Blog, Just One Thing, The Wider World
Kindness to others is enlightened self-interest. Compassion and kindness expresses an inner freedom.
by Rick Hanson | Jan 19, 2017 | Just One Thing, The Wider World
We need to know the facts: is the stove turned off, do I have health insurance, does my partner love me, are the people who work for me getting the job done? We also need to know our values: what is fair, decent, good, and proper.