Practical Wisdom with Dr. Rick Hanson Just Do the Right Thing
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Sep 24, 2025 Explore the art of letting go and find balance amidst the chaos of life. Discover how to do the 'next right thing' while embracing both effort and acceptance. Learn the importance of resting when necessary and cultivating small, persistent actions even in tough times. Delve into the wisdom of the Buddha on right effort and recognize your true nature to shift your experience. Reflect on the balance between striving and inherent completeness to enhance your journey through life's challenges.
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Sowing Clover In Dark Times
- Wendell Berry described sowing clover on a rocky hillside during wartime as doing the right thing.
- Hanson uses that image to show small, steady acts can be morally significant even amid chaos.
Ask 'What Am I Called To Do?'
- Ask yourself what thought, word, or deed your deepest self calls for in each situation.
- Often the right thing is to do nothing; pause and consider whether speech or action is necessary.
Limits Focus Action
- Do all you can with what you have, where you are, and when you have the time.
- This limits unrealistic expectations and focuses effort on practical, present actions.
