Compassion, Kindness, Joy, and Equanimity with Rick Hanson

So often, we feel torn between striving for change and surrendering to what is. We can get stuck trying too hard, or give up entirely.

So this week, I explore how to find a wise balance between deliberate intention and choiceless awareness, and how to grow lasting inner strengths like compassion, kindness, joy, and equanimity. These are qualities we can practice—not just admire.

Key points:
00:00 – The Balance of Choicelessness and Intention
06:27 – Letting In vs. Letting Go
11:48 – Four Radiant Qualities of the Heart
13:56 – Compassion Isn’t Collapsing
19:46 – Joy Without Comparison
27:35 – What Equanimity Really Means
36:30 – Which One Speaks to You Today?


You can see the meditation that went along with this talk https://rickhanson.com/talk-meditation-compassion-kindness-joy-and-equanimity/

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Want to grow these qualities in daily life — with tools grounded in science and practice?
Explore the Foundations of Well-Being 2.0 course and build lasting inner strengths like calm, compassion, and joy. Learn more about it here: https://rickhanson.com/online-courses/the-foundations-of-well-being/

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