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Dr. Rick Hanson's Occasional Collection of Good, Free Stuff

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Family Systems Theory: The Invisible Force That Runs Your Relationships

"There's a tendency to compensate for a belief in your lack of agency, worth, or mattering. And then we acquire those compensations, and now we're living them out today."
— DR. RICK HANSON

Have you ever walked back into your parents’ house and suddenly felt like you’d downloaded an old version of yourself? In this episode, we explain Family Systems Theory (FST) - how systems replicate patterns of behavior, place people into specific roles, and manage anxiety through shifting alliances.

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One Million Acts of Kindness

You may have heard me mention how, drop by drop, we can fill ourselves up with good. The same applies to small acts of kindness doing a lot of good in the world, when we get a lot of people committing to it. And that's the goal of this free initiative from the Global Compassion Coalition, which I hope you'll join!

NEW FROM THE WEDNESDAY TALK/MEDITATION:

Exploring Radical Helplessness, Radical Trust, and Radical Acceptance

What happens when we stop fighting the vulnerability of being human? What if we practiced living with radical helplessness, radical trust, and radical acceptance?

These three invitations can open the door to a surprising sense of peace, freedom, and grounded presence in a changing and uncertain world.

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21 Ways to Feel Good About Yourself

For many of us, perhaps the hardest thing of all is to believe that “I am a good person.” If that sounds true to you, I hope you'll check out this free email series to start building up a natural sense of self-worth, confidence, and self-compassion.

ALSO NEW ON THE BEING WELL PODCAST:

Embracing Productive Discomfort with Michael Easter

They start with one of modern life’s paradoxes: Though in our modern life, things have gotten much easier, this hasn’t led to more happiness or fulfillment. Michael Easter and Forrest talk about how our biological wiring backfires in today’s world of abundance, why humans need a mission, and the vital experiences we’ve lost. Other topics include problem creep, how everything has become a slot machine, rucking, and the “super medium” body.

ASK RICK:

I feel very isolated and unconnected to the world. How can one find strength to face challenges without loving relationships and family support?

First, I would suggest pushing yourself into situations in which you can form new good relationships of various kinds. Some of the best settings are low-key classes such as introductory ceramics and service projects in which good people come together in common cause.

"I’m a shy person myself and I get what is hard about actually taking this advice, but there is no replacement for it."

Second, there are many sources of resilient well-being that do not depend on relationships. My programs and writings get at this in depth, and I suggest you check out Hardwiring Happiness in particular.

Third, even with limitations in human relationships and relative isolation, you can feel related to the natural world, and you can feel and focus on your own naturally warm and caring heart. Even if love is not flowing in, you can be fed by love flowing out.

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