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2016-07-17T08:00:23-07:00
Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.
James Doty Interview on Service
Last updated on: July 17, 2016 at 8:00 am By Rick Hanson
“What happens so many times in our lives is, we walk by people – we don’t really look at them. When you take the time to look, to truly see, then there’s this explosion of opportunity to care and have an impact. The goodness you... The post James Doty Interview on Service appeared first on Dr. Rick Hanson. Read more
2016-02-27T08:00:13-08:00
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Being at Peace with the Pain of Others
Last updated on: February 27, 2016 at 8:00 am By Rick Hanson
Can you stay open to the pain of others? The Practice: Being at peace with the pain of others. Why? Humans are an empathic, compassionate, and loving species, so it is natural to feel sad, worried, or fiery about the troubles and pain of other... The post Being at Peace with the Pain of Others appeared first on Dr. Rick Hanson. Read more
2016-02-21T09:00:24-08:00
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QUIZ: Can You Control Your Inner Critic?
Last updated on: February 21, 2016 at 9:00 am By Rick Hanson
Do you have a sense of a strong part of yourself that soothes, calms, encourages, and sticks up for you? Or does it feel like your inner critic – finding fault with you, minimizing your pain and your needs, tearing you down – has the... The post QUIZ: Can You Control Your Inner Critic? appeared first on Dr. Rick Hanson. Read more
2016-02-21T08:00:24-08:00
Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.
QUIZ: Can You Control Your Inner Critic?
Last updated on: February 21, 2016 at 8:00 am By Rick Hanson
Do you have a sense of a strong part of yourself that soothes, calms, encourages, and sticks up for you? Or does it feel like your inner critic – finding fault with you, minimizing your pain and your needs, tearing you down – has the upper hand? Find out how skillful you are at controlling The post QUIZ: Can You Control Your Inner Critic? appeared first on Dr. Rick Hanson. Read more
2016-02-20T08:00:25-08:00
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Be Amazed
Last updated on: February 20, 2016 at 8:00 am By Rick Hanson
Are you paying attention? The Practice: Be amazed. Why? Last night, stressing about undone tasks, I glanced in a mirror and saw my t-shirt, with its picture of a galaxy and a little sign sticking up out of its outer swirls, saying “you are here.”... The post Be Amazed appeared first on Dr. Rick Hanson. Read more
2016-02-14T09:00:19-08:00
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Marci Shimoff Interview on Gratitude
Last updated on: February 14, 2016 at 9:00 am By Rick Hanson
“We give our life energy by these practices, so they become more of our natural state.” – Marci Shimoff NY Times bestselling author Marci Shimoff shares practical ways of developing good habits and fitting in regular practice to increase your happiness, self-worth, and inner peace,... The post Marci Shimoff Interview on Gratitude appeared first on Dr. Rick Hanson. Read more
2016-07-31T08:00:19-07:00
Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.
Marci Shimoff Interview on Gratitude
Last updated on: July 31, 2016 at 8:00 am By Rick Hanson
“We give our life energy by these practices, so they become more of our natural state.” – Marci Shimoff NY Times bestselling author Marci Shimoff shares practical ways of developing good habits and fitting in regular practice to increase your happiness, self-worth, and inner peace,... The post Marci Shimoff Interview on Gratitude appeared first on Dr. Rick Hanson. Read more
2016-02-13T08:00:55-08:00
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Kindness to You is Kindness to Me; Kindness to Me is Kindness to You
Last updated on: February 13, 2016 at 8:00 am By Rick Hanson
What do you need? The Practice: Kindness to you is kindness to me; kindness to me is kindness to you. Why? I usually describe a practice as something to do: get on your own side, see the being behind the eyes, take in the good,... The post Kindness to You is Kindness to Me; Kindness to Me is Kindness to You appeared first on Dr. Rick Hanson. Read more
2016-02-07T09:00:48-08:00
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QUIZ: How Filled with Compassion are You?
Last updated on: February 7, 2016 at 9:00 am By Rick Hanson
In essence, compassion is the wish that beings not suffer, and kindness is the wish that beings are happy – usually along with feelings of warmhearted caring. Did you know that studies show that people can increase these qualities in themselves, even changing their brains... The post QUIZ: How Filled with Compassion are You? appeared first on Dr. Rick Hanson. Read more
2016-02-07T08:00:48-08:00
Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.
QUIZ: How Filled with Compassion are You?
Last updated on: February 7, 2016 at 8:00 am By Rick Hanson
In essence, compassion is the wish that beings not suffer, and kindness is the wish that beings are happy – usually along with feelings of warmhearted caring. Did you know that studies show that people can increase these qualities in themselves, even changing their brains in the process? Find out how much compassion and kindness The post QUIZ: How Filled with Compassion are You? appeared first on Dr. Rick Hanson. Read more
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