How "Not Knowing" Eases Suffering - Talk with Dr. Rick Hanson

When we cling to what we "know," we often suffer — because we narrow our perspective and can get trapped in a cycle of expectations and disappointments. This prevents us from seeing the true nature of our ever-changing reality, as well as the many opportunities around us. In my Wednesday Meditation and Talk from April 10, I talked about how embracing "not knowing" can help dissolve suffering, releasing us from the shackles of our minds. Some key points that I covered are: - When we embrace not knowing, we can come to rest in a deep peace, which is what we meditated on. (You can watch/listen to the meditation here: https://rickhanson.com/meditation-talk-how-not-knowing-dissolves-suffering ) - The balance of useful knowing and opening into a sense of "don't know" - How embracing uncertainty promotes an open mind and reduces the impulse to overanalyze or prematurely judge situations or people - How to apply the attitude of not knowing to what the Buddha called the five major hindrances: doubt, ill-will, attachment to sense-pleasure, regret/remorse/agitation/restlessness/worry, and sloth/torpor/procrastination You are welcome to join my free Wednesday Meditations – which are open to everyone - by signing up for free, here: https://rickhanson.com/wednesday-meditations-with-dr-rick-hanson/ You can see the meditation that went along with this talk here: https://rickhanson.com/meditation-talk-how-to-prevent-and-release-needless-anxiety/