March 8, 2017

What puts people at ease? The Practice Give no one cause to fear you. Why We evolved to be afraid. The ancient ancestors that were casual and blithely hopeful, underestimating the risks around them – predators, loss of food, aggression from others of their kind... The post Give No One Cause to Fear You appeared first on Dr. Rick Hanson. Read more

March 7, 2017

In Western culture, we are taught that if suffering exists, something is wrong. It is a mistake. I had a boss years ago who, when something didn’t work out, demanded, “Whose fault is this? Who is to blame?” When I would explain that sometimes things... The post Turn Toward Suffering, from Frank Ostaseski appeared first on Dr. Rick Hanson. Read more

March 5, 2017

Dr. Randy Kamen interviews Dr. Rick Hanson for the Finding Fulfillment and Joy in Midlife online summit. Learn how you can live a rich and meaningful life despite inevitable challenges that may arise as we grow older. The post Interview with Dr. Randy Kamen appeared first on Dr. Rick Hanson. Read more

March 3, 2017

Monopoly is a classic American game and an excellent way to spend some quality time with your family - being present with them. Using some great math skills to dominate the game would make the experience even better The post How To Use Math To Crush Your Friends At Monopoly appeared first on Dr. Rick Hanson. Read more

February 26, 2017

  Here is a talk from the San Rafael Meditation group with Rick Hanson. It is titled, “Listen to Your Longing for Peace.” More information on the San Rafael Meditation group can be found here. The post Listen to Your Longing for Peace appeared first on Dr. Rick Hanson. Read more

February 24, 2017

  Rick’s Picks is a series of posts highlighting the very best content online. Want to make a big difference to someone else in the world, for just $25? Check out Kiva – where you can offer a micro-loan for an entrepreneur of your choice—from... The post Kiva appeared first on Dr. Rick Hanson. Read more

February 22, 2017

The tree or the forest? See the big picture. The vast majority of human acts each day are constructive: making meals, tending to children, saying hello, restraining anger, completing tasks, planting seeds, teaching, healing, nurturing, cooperating The post See the Big Picture appeared first on Dr. Rick Hanson. Read more

February 19, 2017

  Here is a talk from the San Rafael Meditation group with Rick Hanson. It is titled, “Play and Practice.” More information on the San Rafael Meditation group can be found here. The post Play and Practice appeared first on Dr. Rick Hanson. Read more

February 17, 2017

Are those supplements really helping you? Check out this cool interactive chart that displays scientific evidence for popular health supplements, showing tangible human health benefits (or lack thereof) when taken orally by an adult with a healthy diet. The post Snake Oil Supplements? appeared first on Dr. Rick Hanson. Read more

February 12, 2017

Here is a talk from the San Rafael Meditation group with Rick Hanson. It is titled, “Self-Consciousness and Self-Awareness.” More information on the San Rafael Meditation group can be found here. The post Self-Consciousness and Self-Awareness appeared first on Dr. Rick Hanson. Read more


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