Welcome We are so busy these days that it’s great to have just one thing to focus on: a simple theme to reflect on and be inspired by. Each card offers a quick and easy tool—grounded in brain science, positive psychology, and contemplative training—that, over time, produces powerful results. Evolutionary neuropsychology has shown that the ancient circuits in our brains dictate our reactions to the external forces around us. With the power of modern neuroscience, we can take charge of the brain and gradually change it for the better. That’s the promise of Just One Thing cards: with persistent practice, you’ll be gradually strengthening your neural pathways of happiness, love, and wisdom—building your own “Buddha Brain” of more peace, greater inner strength and confidence, and an unshakable sense of contentment and worth. How to Use the Just One Thing Card Deck Just One Thing cards can be used in a variety of ways: As a private practice—spread the deck and choose a card to work with for the day or the week. Place it somewhere as a daily reminder. Commit to practicing the suggestions on the card once, twice, or a few times each day, during your regular meditation practice, or in those “extra spaces” during the day.As a partner practice—with a friend or spouse, choose a card to work with for the week and commit to practicing that skill on each other and in other relationships. Reflect on how this affects your relationship(s) over time. Share these experiences during the week or after the period is finished. You may want to swap cards, continue the practice, and share ideas on how your experiences were similar or different. This can be a great tool to use when relationships experience difficulties or challenges, as it helps you open-up to the other person in creative, positive ways. As a group practice—this works great for families, community organizations, workplaces, and therapy groups. Have each person take a card, read it, and reflect on what it means for them (orally or privately). Commit to the practice for a week, both within the community and in the larger sphere of one’s life. Come back together in a deliberate way to share and discuss your experiences. Remember, if a card doesn’t “speak” to you, feel free to choose another that does! About Dr. Rick Hanson Rick Hanson, PhD, is a psychologist, Senior Fellow of the Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley, and New York Times best-selling author. His books are available in 26 languages and include Resilient, Hardwiring Happiness, Buddha’s Brain, Just One Thing, and Mother Nurture. 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 at meditation centers worldwide. His work has been featured on BBC, CBS, and NPR, and he offers the free Just One Thing newsletter with over 120,000 subscribers, plus the online Foundations of Well-Being program in positive neuroplasticity. A Glance Inside Just One Thing
✔ Author(s): Rick Hanson
✔ Title: Just One Thing Card Deck: 52 Practices for More Happiness, Love and Wisdom
✔ Rating : 4.5 out of 5 base on (117 reviews)
✔ ISBN-10: 1683731085
✔ ISBN-13: 9781683731085
✔ Language: English
✔ Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
✔ Device compatibles: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
Readers' opinions about Just One Thing Card Deck by Rick Hanson
Lucy Garraway
I'm still in awe of the intricate plot and the way everything seamlessly came together. The twists kept me guessing until the very end. It's one of those rare books that leave a lasting impact.
Beata Shepard
What an intellectual journey! The themes explored in this book challenged my perceptions and sparked introspection. It's refreshing to read a book that provokes such thought.
Daphne Garner
This book is a work of art. The language, the imagery, the symbolism - everything came together beautifully to create a memorable reading experience.
