Give Over to Good

What is living you?

RICK HANSON: You and I are constructed each moment by the currents – the forces and factors, both internal and external – flowing through us. We have no choice about being lived by these currents, continually given over to them.

Don't Rain on the Parade

Why do we have cheerleaders?

RICK HANSON: The Practice ~ Don't rain on the parade. Why? Let's say you've had an interesting idea or moment of inspiration, or thought of a new project, or felt some enthusiasm bubbling up inside you. Your notions are not fully formed and you're not really committed to them yet, but they have promise and you like them and are trying them on for size. Then what? Read more >>>

Empathy

Tune into Others

RICK HANSON: The Practice: Tune into others. Why? Imagine a world in which people interacted with each other like ants or fish. Imagine a day at work like this, or in your family, aware of the surface behaviour of the people around you but oblivious to their inner life while they remain unmoved by your own. Read more >>>

Friend or Foe?

RICK HANSON: The Practice: Be friendly. Why? Friendliness is a down-to-earth approach to others that is welcoming and positive. Read more >>>

Where Does It Hurt?

RICK HANSON: The Practice ~ Recognize suffering in others. Why? We're usually aware of our own suffering, which - broadly defined - includes the whole range of physical and mental discomfort, from mild headache or anxiety to the agony of bone cancer or the anguish of losing a child. Read more >>>

Who is Behind the Mask?

RICK HANSON: The Practice: See the person behind the eyes. Why? Most of us wear a kind of mask, a persona that hides our deepest thoughts and feelings, and presents a polished, controlled face to the world. Read more >>>

What Are Your Hands Doing?

FEATURE ~ RICK HANSON: The Practice: Enjoy your hands. WHY? Sometimes it's worth remembering the obvious: you engage the world with your body - much of the time with your hands. Read more >>>