ABOUT THIS EPISODE
It’s easy to get caught up in the endless cycle of doing, striving, worrying, and reacting to whatever life throws our way. We can spend so much time trying to fix things or get somewhere else that we lose touch with the simple experience of being here, right now.
In this talk, I explore the practice of heartfelt presence—bringing together mindful awareness with kindness, compassion, and an open heart. We’ll look at how this way of being can help us navigate grief and loss, find greater contentment, feel more secure, and deepen our connections with others. I also share practical ways to cultivate heartfelt presence so it becomes less something you have to do and more a natural way of being.
You’re welcome to join me live each week for these talks — for free — by signing up at https://rickhanson.com/wednesday-meditations-with-dr-rick-hanson/. We always start with a guided meditation to set the tone for the evening. If you’d like to experience the meditation that accompanied this talk, you can listen to it at: https://rickhanson.com/talk-meditation-the-practical-brain-science-of-heartfelt-presence/
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