Dr. Rick Hanson » Resources for Happiness, Love, and Wisdom
Summary: We all want greater happiness, love, and wisdom. To support you on your path, I’ve gathered tools and information from psychology, brain science, and the contemplative traditions. These are offered freely here to help reduce stress, sorrow, fear, and anger; to promote well-being and personal growth; and – if this is of interest to you – to deepen your own chosen spiritual practice. May these benefit you, and in widening ripples, our world so full of promise and peril!
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Here is a talk by Rick Hanson from his Wednesday night sitting group in San Rafael, CA. More information on the San Rafael Mediation group is available at http://www.rickhanson.net/teaching/meditation-group. The post Refuges and Impermanence appeared first on Dr. Rick Hanson » Resources for Happiness, Love, and Wisdom.
Last month at the Psychotherapy Networker Symposium in Washington DC, I gave a talk to ~ 3500 people: scary but wonderful! Brain Science and Psychotherapy: The Next Step - looked at the benefits and pitfalls of brain science, plus focused on a key point: if we don't take the time to install our useful experiences, they're wasted on the brain; they're momentarily pleasant but lead to no learning, no healing, no growth. Then I summarized HOW to turn passing experiences into lasting value. The post Brain Science and Psychotherapy: The Next Step appeared first on Dr. Rick Hanson » Resources for Happiness, Love, and Wisdom.
The practice of feeling cared about is really good if you’ve felt excluded, left out, hurt, unappreciated, or maybe something didn’t go well in a relationship recently. Or perhaps things are coming up from previous relationships – even going all the back to childhood – in which you felt like you didn’t matter enough to other people. Read the full article on booksforbetterliving.com and listen to the sample practice below. The post Feeling Cared About appeared first on Dr. Rick Hanson » Resources for Happiness, Love, and Wisdom. The post Feeling Cared About appeared first on Dr. Rick Hanson » Resources for Happiness, Love, and Wisdom.
“Peace is a global sense of serenity and ease, with no need to struggle with anything. You may be aware of dangers or challenges, but no fleeing or fighting is present in your mind, no fear or anger. Feeling at peace inside, you are peaceable with others.” *Excerpted from, Hardwiring Happiness: The New Brain Science of Contentment, Calm and Confidence Click on the audio clip below to listen to a guided practice on Peace: The post Peace appeared first on Dr. Rick Hanson » Resources for Happiness, Love, and Wisdom. The post Peace appeared first on Dr. Rick Hanson » Resources for Happiness, Love, and Wisdom.
“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, whether it’s coming in or going out. When you’re resting in love, any knots of longing or clinging can loosen and fall away.” *Excerpted from, Hardwiring Happiness: The New Brain Science of Contentment, Calm and Confidence Click on the audio clip below to listen to a guided practice on Love: The post Love appeared first on Dr. Rick Hanson » Resources for Happiness, Love, and Wisdom. The post Love appeared first on Dr. Rick Hanson » Resources for Happiness, Love, and Wisdom.
“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 others.” *Excerpted from, Hardwiring Happiness: The New Brain Science of Contentment, Calm and Confidence Click on the audio clip below to listen to a guided practice on Contentment: The post Contentment appeared first on Dr. Rick Hanson » Resources for Happiness, Love, and Wisdom. The post Contentment appeared first on Dr. Rick Hanson » Resources for Happiness, Love, and Wisdom.
Interview on Self-Directed Brain Change – Part 2
In the first half of a two-part interview based on my program Self-Directed Brain Change, Tami Simon and I speak about the ways we can “install” positive brain states as lasting traits; how we can respond in situations when we feel our basic needs are threatened; and the three ways of working with unpleasant experiences—letting be, letting go, and letting in. Listen here. The post Interview on Self-Directed Brain Change – Part 1 appeared first on Dr. Rick Hanson » Resources for Happiness, Love, and Wisdom. The post Interview on Self-Directed Brain Change – Part 1 appeared first on Dr. Rick Hanson » Resources for Happiness, Love, and Wisdom.
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 post Hardwiring Happiness: Being for Yourself, and the Three Ways to Practice with Your Mind appeared first on Dr. Rick Hanson » Resources for Happiness, Love, and Wisdom. The post Hardwiring Happiness: Being for Yourself, and the Three Ways to Practice with Your Mind appeared first on Dr. Rick Hanson » Resources for Happiness, Love, and Wisdom.
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 Happiness: Using the Mind to Change the Brain to Change the Mind (Part II) appeared first on Dr. Rick Hanson » Resources for Happiness, Love, and Wisdom. The post Hardwiring Happiness: Using the Mind to Change the Brain to Change the Mind (Part II) appeared first on Dr. Rick Hanson » Resources for Happiness, Love, and Wisdom.
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 Happiness: Using the Mind to Change the Brain to Change the Mind (Part I) appeared first on Dr. Rick Hanson » Resources for Happiness, Love, and Wisdom. The post Hardwiring Happiness: Using the Mind to Change the Brain to Change the Mind (Part I) appeared first on Dr. Rick Hanson » Resources for Happiness, Love, and Wisdom.
This is the third talk in the series on “Hardwiring Happiness”, based on my new book. To listen to the other talks in the series, go here. This talk was given at the San Rafael Meditation gathering on September 25, 2013. The post Hardwiring Happiness: The HEAL Steps to Inner Strength and Peace appeared first on Dr. Rick Hanson » Resources for Happiness, Love, and Wisdom. The post Hardwiring Happiness: The HEAL Steps to Inner Strength and Peace appeared first on Dr. Rick Hanson » Resources for Happiness, Love, and Wisdom.
Session Highlights: • Dr. Rick Hanson shifts from his role as host to summarize the key themes of the guests in the series • Highlighting past participants’ practical methods • Taking viewers through two powerful practices for bringing both strength and heart into important relationships The post At Home in the Heart appeared first on Dr. Rick Hanson » Resources for Happiness, Love, and Wisdom.
The Compassionate Brain A FREE eight-part video series, hosted by Dr. Rick Hanson, that explores effective ways to change your brain and heart and life. (Watch or listen to the entire series by registering at http://live.soundstrue.com/compassionatebrain/.) Session 7: Compassion in the Wider World Session Highlights: An in-depth conversation with Dr. Jean Houston, co-founder of The Foundation for Mind Research and author of The Possible Human: A Course in Enhancing Your Physical, Mental, and Creative Abilities Opening one’s heart wide without becoming overwhelmed Ways to find your own way to contribute The post Compassion in the Wider World appeared first on Dr. Rick Hanson » Resources for Happiness, Love, and Wisdom. The post Compassion in the Wider World appeared first on Dr. Rick Hanson » Resources for Happiness, Love, and Wisdom.
Session Highlights: • An in-depth conversation with Dr. Kristin Neff, professor of human development and culture at the University of Texas, Austin and author of Self-Compassion: Stop Beating Yourself Up and Leave Insecurity Behind • How to cultivate self-compassion • Compassion for those with special needs The post The Power of Self-Compassion appeared first on Dr. Rick Hanson » Resources for Happiness, Love, and Wisdom.
