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Patterns of Closeness and Independence
Intimacy and autonomy are independent dimensions, and it is their combination that counts. The qualities in each category, imperfectly summarized by a single word, characterize both types of individuals and, more importantly, states of mind we all transit: Integrated – Comfortable and skillful with both closeness and...
18 August, 2014
Sila in Relationships
Here is the latest talk from the San Rafael Meditation group with Rick Hanson. It's titled Sila in Relationships. More information on the San Rafael Mediation group can be found at https://rickhanson.net/teaching/meditation-group....
09 August, 2014
Inner Strengths
The following excerpt is from chapter one of my book - Hardwiring Happiness. You’ll find helpful guidance to deepen your understanding and practice with the material in the book with the reading guide - //rickhanson.net/books/reading-guides#Hardwiring-Happiness. A well-known idea in medicine and psychology is that how you...
08 August, 2014
Mind Changing Brain Changing Mind
There's been a lot of research and clarification over the last several decades about how the brain makes the mind, and how the mind makes the brain, in a codependent, circular kind of way....
07 August, 2014
The Machinery of Upset
(Emotional) life is great when we feel enthusiastic, contented, peaceful, happy, interested, loving, etc. But when we’re upset, or aroused to go looking for trouble, life ain’t so great. To address this problem, let’s turn to a strategy used widely in science (and Buddhism, interestingly): analyze...
04 August, 2014
Ethical Impacts
Here is the latest talk from the San Rafael Meditation group with Rick Hanson. It's titled Ethical Impacts. More information on the San Rafael Mediation group can be found at https://rickhanson.net/teaching/meditation-group....
31 July, 2014