“Love is a deep, powerful, often intense feeling of affection, caring, sweetness, and commitment. It is usually applied to others, though it is possible to feel love for the natural world, humanity as a whole, God (in whatever way you experience or imagine this), and oneself. Whether you feel loved or feel loving, love is love, The post Love appeared first on Dr. Rick Hanson. Read more
What does it mean to have a simple holiday? For me it means having realistic expectations about what you can actually get done, and not over-committing. Alongside, keeping a sense of perspective and humor about the madness of parking lot traffic jams, weird in-law vibes, crazed children jacked up on sugar and other stimulants, packed The post Dealing with Holiday Stress appeared first on Dr. Rick Hanson. Read more
I did free video broadcast on Monday, November 25 at 5pm Pacific/8pm Eastern about Truly Happy Holidays. I covered some simple tips for lowering holiday stress, taking in the good this Thanksgiving, and the importance of Vitamin G: Gratitude! The broad... Read more
“Contentment is a global sense of well-being combined with no wish whatsoever for this moment to be anything other than what it is. Pleasant experiences pass through awareness with no need to hold on to them. You feel fulfilled in your core, with no drivenness, greed, or possessiveness. Feeling full inside, you are generous with The post Contentment appeared first on Dr. Rick Hanson. Read more
I'm excited to share my @TEDXMarin talk on #HardwiringHappiness with you today! http://t.co/8SpLBqGBUG — Rick Hanson (@drrhanson) November 15, 2013The post TedXMarin appeared first on Dr. Rick Hanson. Read more
In the 21st century, modern brain science and ancient contemplative wisdom are illuminating each other. Besides being fascinating in its own right, this cross-fertilization and growing integration spotlights increasingly effective ways for using your mind to change your brain to benefit your whole being – and those you touch. The Wellspring Institute for Neuroscience and Contemplative Wisdom, The post Modern Science Meets Ancient Wisdom appeared first on Dr. Rick Hanson. Read more
In the second half of a two-part interview, based on my program Self-Directed Brain Change, Tami Simon and I speak about how we can move from a “red” reactive state to a “green” state of calm, how this progression aligns with the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism, and my vision for how how healthy brains can The post Interview on Self-Directed Brain Change – Part 2 appeared first on Dr. Rick Hanson. Read more
Is it hard? The Practice: Accept difficulty. Why? Sometimes things are difficult. Your legs are tired and you still have to stay on your feet another hour at work. You love a child who’s finding her independence through emotional distance from you. A long-term relationship could be losing its spark. It’s finals week in college. The post Accept Difficulity appeared first on Dr. Rick Hanson. Read more
When you try to change your life for better, sometimes you bump into a block, such as distracting thoughts. Blocks are common. They’re not bad or wrong—but they do get in the way. What works is to explore them with self-acceptance, and see what you can learn about yourself. One valuable aspect of taking in The post Handling Blocks to Any Inner Practice—Meditation, Yoga, Gratitude, Mindfulness appeared first on Dr. Rick Hanson. Read more
Gratitude and Gladness Gratitude is a feeling of thankfulness about something you have been given. Gladness is a more general sense of feeling pleased, rewarded, delighted, or happy about something, without it necessarily being a gift. Much of the time these two sweet feelings form a blend, so we’ll explore them together here. Gratitude, gladness, The post The Importance of Gratitude and Gladness for a Happy Life appeared first on Dr. Rick Hanson. Read more
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