What We Learned from 2020

Published: Dec. 7, 2020, noon

It\u2019s been a long, strange, challenging year. As we get toward the end of it, and look forward to 2021, it feels appropriate to start by taking a look back and seeing what, if anything, we can learn from the year that\u2019s gone by.\xa0\nSupport the Podcast: We're on Patreon! If you'd like to support the podcast, follow this link.\nKey Topics:\n2:30: The importance of internal resources.\n4:15: "It can happen to us too."\n6:00: Putting more effort into what\u2019s local.\n8:30: Interdependence and interconnection.\xa0\n12:30: Appreciating the pains that aren\u2019t happening.\n17:30: Seeing clearly and allowing yourself to take appropriate action.\n22:30: Your compassion is not dependent.\n25:45: Avoiding playing into grievance theater.\n30:40: Nonattachment.\n33:00: Focusing on what really matters, and being fed up.\n38:45: Lessons from our listeners.\n43:30: What\u2019s still here?\nFrom Dr. Hanson: The Foundations of Well-Being brings together the lessons of a lifetime of practice into one year-long online program. Podcast listeners can use the code\xa0BEINGWELL25 at checkout for an additional 25% off! Please don't hesitate to apply for a scholarship if you're in need.\xa0\nSponsors:\nExplore your creativity at\xa0Skillshare.com/BEINGWELL and get a free trial of their Premium Membership.\nWant to sleep better? Try the legendary Calm app! Visit calm.com/beingwell for 40% off a premium subscription.\nJoin\xa0over a million people using BetterHelp, the world\u2019s largest online counseling platform. Visit betterhelp.com/beingwell for 10% off your first month!\xa0\nConnect with the show:\n\nFollow us on Instagram\n\nFollow Rick on Facebook\n\nFollow Forrest on Facebook\n\nSubscribe on iTunes