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Rick Heller
Rick Heller
Rick Heller
Wednesday 30th March 2016
Rick Heller discusses secular meditation practices with Eric Zimmer on 'The One You Feed'. Learn how to cultivate inner peace and joy without spiritual beliefs.
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Get the buttons here!Rick Heller: Finding Calm and Joy Through Secular Meditation
I don't believe we necessarily have control of what is going on in the world outside our skin, but we have a great deal of control of how we react to it.
What if you could find peace and joy without needing to believe in anything spiritual? In this episode of 'The One You Feed', host Eric Zimmer chats with Rick Heller, author of 'Secular Meditation: 32 Practices for Cultivating Inner Peace, Compassion, and Joy'. Heller, who leads weekly meditations at the Humanist Community at Harvard, brings a fresh perspective on meditation that’s rooted in science and humanism.
With degrees from MIT, Harvard, and Boston University, he’s got the academic chops to back up his claims. Zimmer and Heller dive into the nitty-gritty of secular meditation practices, exploring how techniques like sound meditation can help you find your center. They also touch on the fascinating neuroscience behind mindfulness and why our brains sometimes need a little help to stay positive. Ever wondered how the muscles in your face can influence your inner dialogue?
Heller explains this and more, making complex ideas accessible and practical. The conversation isn’t just for seasoned meditators; even if you’re new to the practice, you’ll find valuable takeaways. Heller’s insights are grounded in both research and his own experiences as a teacher. He offers practical advice on balancing present-moment awareness with future planning and warns against the pitfalls of excessive positive thinking.
As Heller puts it, 'We might not control what happens outside our skin, but we have a lot of say in how we react to it'. This episode is a treasure trove of wisdom for anyone looking to cultivate inner peace, compassion, and joy without the need for spiritual beliefs. Tune in to learn how secular meditation can be a powerful tool for emotional well-being.