If you’ve ever wanted more happiness during this exceptionally trying time, then do we have the Neurodharma show for you. Today I’ll be talking with Dr. Rick Hanson, neuro-psychologist, brain expert, and the best-selling author of “Hardwiring Happiness”, “Just One Thing”, “The Buddha’s Brain”, “Resilient”, and his latest incredibly peaceful and enlightening book, “Neurodharma” And that’s just what I want to talk with him about today, about new science, ancient wisdom, and practices of the highest happiness for this interesting time. Key Points Discussed: As a neuroscientist, with everything that is going on in the world today, what is going on with our minds? (03:22) The worldwide alarm and concern that people have been trying to make sense of and how he’s helping people find their footing and build up calm strength (04:52) Knowing ourselves scientifically, biologically, neurologically, and from the inside out through modern psychological and the perennial wisdom of the ages (07:00) Our vulnerability to negative learning, why we should avoid the news, and what we should do so that we are not hardwiring our minds for anger (08:34) Letting be, letting go, and letting in: Three ways to productively and helpfully engage our brains (13:10) Taking the power that we have to shift the underlying physical factors in our brain and nervous system to guide ourselves to a better place (20:20)  Using flowers to crowd out and uproot the weeds that linger in our minds (25:00) Linking the negativity we are exposed to to positive habits so we can go to a place of gratitude instead of dwelling on the negativity (29:30) The healing opportunity that is coming with the current pandemic (35:18) Looking for ways to grow strengths within ourselves that are hard-wired in our nervous system (37:32) 15 seconds of close contact with the Dalai Lama and what we can learn from him (40:15) Doing what is conducive to the welfare and happiness of others (45:00) The importance of bringing things back to compassion and loving-kindness in our relationships with others and ourselves (49:50) Appreciating ourselves and others genuinely especially during this time (53:22) Additional Resources: Neurodharma By Dr. Rick Hanson Being Well Podcast with Dr. Rick Hanson and Forrest Hanson www.RickHanson.net www.InspireNationUniversity.com www.AutomaticWriting.com ……. For free meditations, weekly tips, stories, and similar shows visit: www.InspireNationShow.com To support the show and get even more great tools, tips, and behind-the-scenes access, visit: www.Patreon.com/InspireNation And to follow Inspire Nation (and the lives of Michael and Jessica) on Instagram, go to www.Instagram.com/InspireNationLive And to follow Inspire Nation on Tik Tok simply go to InspireNationShow on Tik Tok