Acceptance Audio Collection with Dr. Rick Hanson
Written by Rick Hanson
Narrated by Rick Hanson
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Rick Hanson's lecture and meditation bundle on acceptance, presented by Betterlisten, delve deeply into the concept of acceptance as a transformative practice in personal growth and emotional well-being. Hanson explores acceptance in three key domains: our experiences, ourselves, and the world. He distinguishes between the inherent difficulties or unpleasantness in life and our aversion to them. The core message is that while it's natural to dislike or wish for change in certain situations, true suffering often arises from our resistance and aversion rather than the difficulties themselves. Acceptance, as Hanson describes, is not passive agreement with the way things are but a profound acknowledgment and non-resistance to reality. It involves recognizing the truth of a situation, including our emotional responses, without adding further suffering through aversion, resistance, or denial. This practice, rooted in mindfulness and self-compassion, allows individuals to engage with life's challenges without being overwhelmed by them. Moreover, Hanson underscores that acceptance does not preclude taking appropriate actions to alleviate suffering or effect change. Instead, it enables a clearer, more compassionate response to circumstances by reducing unnecessary inner turmoil and conflict. Hanson includes practical strategies for cultivating acceptance, such as mindfulness practices, self-compassion, and acknowledging the interconnectedness of personal experiences within the broader context of life. He encourages embracing discomfort as part of the human experience while fostering patience and self-care in navigating difficult emotions and situations. Overall, this bundle provides a comprehensive framework for integrating acceptance into daily life, emphasizing its role in fostering inner peace, resilience, and deeper connection with oneself and others.
Rick Hanson
Rick Hanson, PhD, is a psychologist, a senior fellow of the Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley, and a New York Times bestselling author. His books are available in 26 languages and include Resilient, Hardwiring Happiness, Buddha’s Brain, Just One Thing, and Mother Nurture. He edits the Wise Brain Bulletin and has numerous audio programs. A summa cum laude graduate of UCLA and founder of the Wellspring Institute for Neuroscience and Contemplative Wisdom, he’s been an invited speaker at NASA, Oxford, Stanford, Harvard, and other major universities, and has taught in meditation centers worldwide. Dr. Hanson has been a trustee of Saybrook University and has served on the board of Spirit Rock Meditation Center. His work has been featured on the BBC, CBS, and NPR, and he offers the free Just One Thing newsletter with 135,000 subscribers, plus the online Foundations of Well-Being program in positive neuroplasticity that anyone with financial need can do for free. He enjoys rock climbing and taking a break from emails. He and his wife have two adult children.
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