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MindFull of GOOD |
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Dr. Rick Hanson's Occasional Collection of Good, Free Stuff |
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NEW ON THE BEING WELL PODCAST: |
Learning to Trust Yourself: How to Stop Self-Abandonment |
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"The practical answer has to do with increasing what lifts us up, in terms of trusting ourselves, and having faith in ourselves, and confidence in ourselves, and reducing what pushes us down."
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Dr. Rick and Forrest explore becoming more self-reliant and learning to trust yourself. This helps us be resilient in the face of life’s challenges, and it’s a key resource for people who tend to abandon their wants and needs. |
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NEW FROM THE WEDNESDAY TALK/MEDITATION: |
Interbeing and the Beloved Community |
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It’s easy to feel disconnected these days—disconnected from ourselves, from others, and from the larger web of life. Maybe you’ve felt the weight of division in the world, struggled to find belonging, or wondered how to bridge mindfulness with real action.
In this talk, guest teacher Dr. Anne Roise focuses on the interrelation of Black History, mindfulness, and Buddhism – exploring how connection, resilience, and community can be cultivated, even in challenging times. |
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ALSO NEW ON THE BEING WELL PODCAST: |
Everything I Wish I’d Known: A Guide to Personal Growth |
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In this special episode, Forrest focuses on the key lessons from 400 episodes of Being Well, giving you a crash course in personal growth and development. If you’re just getting into the show, or are looking for a good episode to share with someone, this guide to personal growth is a great place to start.
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ASK RICK: |
Once an uncomfortable pattern has developed, bad expectations seem to be a self-fulfilling prophecy for some folks – is there a basic first step to break the pattern? |
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The first step is always self-awareness; without it, we’re flying blind. Try to step back in your mind and observe your reactions without being swept away by them.
Then bring compassion – the simple wish that a being not suffer – to yourself.
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"Researchers have found that self-compassion builds resilience and well-being, plus it helps us treat others better; many studies have shown that people are more able and willing to be patient, reasonable, and kind when their own cup runneth over." |
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I also like to try to help myself feel the rewards that will come to me from breaking my patterns and acting more skillfully in the future. This helps incline my brain in that direction – sort of like the proverbial rider dangling a carrot in front of a donkey. |
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RICK'S PICKS: |
Letters from an American |
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This extraordinary essay gives a bird's-eye view of the US political trajectory and highlights past presidents since Lincoln whose actions have helped keep government FOR the people. |
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Book: How to Catch a Turtle |
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MindFull of Good is a free newsletter that highlights new and free content from Dr. Rick Hanson and the Being Well Podcast as well as other free offerings to fill yourself up with good. |
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