This is the second talk in the series on “Hardwiring Happiness”, based on my new book of the same name, which is being released tomorrow, October 8!** This talk was given at the San Rafael Meditation gathering on September 18, 2013. The pos... Read more
Part II of a two-part talk on how to use the mind to change the brain to change the mind based on the theme of my new book, Hardwiring Happiness. This talk was given at the San Rafael Meditation gathering on September 11, 2013. The post Hardwiring Ha... Read more
Part I of a two-part talk on how to use the mind to change the brain to change the mind based on the theme of my new book, Hardwiring Happiness. This talk was given at the San Rafael Meditation gathering on September 11, 2013. The post Hardwiring Happ... Read more
My friend and colleague, James. R. Doty, M.D. sent me this pic, recently. I thought I’d share it here. James is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Neurosurgery at Stanford University and the Director of the Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education (CCare) at Stanford University School of Medicine. He is also The post You ARE Good Enough appeared first on Dr. Rick Hanson. Read more
Who are you resisting? The Practice: Accept them as they are. Why? I admit it: whether close to home or far away, I wish some people were different. Depending on who they are, I wish they’d stop doing things like leaving cabinet doors open in our kitchen, sending me spam emails, or turning a blind The post Accept Them as They Are appeared first on Dr. Rick Hanson. Read more
What are you resisting? The Practice: Accept it. Why? As general categories that each include a number of specific methods, my Top 5 practices (all tied for first place) are: * Be mindful * Love * Take in the good * Go green * Open out So far, I’ve written about the first four of The post Accept It appeared first on Dr. Rick Hanson. Read more
What would make a difference inside you? The Practice: Grow Inner Strengths. Why? [Note: This JOT is adapted from the first chapter of my new book, Hardwiring Happiness. If you pre-order it now, you'll get a bonus: an hour-plus multimedia presentation from me on Your Best Brain: 5 Great Ways to Change Your Brain for The post Grow Inner Strengths appeared first on Dr. Rick Hanson. Read more
Check out my friend @jaimalyogis new children's book http://t.co/LPi3LEKOnu Every sale helps build new schools through @SurfForLifeTeam — Rick Hanson (@drrhanson) September 26, 2013The post Test audio appeared first on Dr. Rick Hanson. Read more
What’s your sense of peace? The Practice: Enjoy four kinds of peace. Why? “Peace” can sound merely sentimental or clichéd (“visualize whirled peas”). But deep down, it’s what most of us long for. Consider the proverb: The highest happiness is peace. Not a peace inside that ignores pain in oneself or others, or is acquired [...] Read more
"Peace" can sound merely sentimental or clichéd ("visualize whirled peas"). But deep down, it's what most of us long for. Consider the proverb: The highest happiness is peace. Not a peace inside that ignores pain in oneself or others, or is acquired by shutting down. This is a durable peace, a peace you can come home to even if it's been covered over by fear, frustration, or heartache. When you're at peace - when you are engaged with life while also feeling relatively relaxed, calm, and safe - you are protected from stress, your immune system grows stronger, and you become more resilient. Your outlook brightens and you see more opportunities. In relationships, feeling at peace prevents overreactions, increases the odds of being treated well by others, and supports you in being clear and direct when you need to be.The post Enjoy Four Kinds of Peace appeared first on Dr. Rick Hanson. Read more
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