4 Ways We Can Respond After the Election - Talk with Dr. Rick Hanson

[@maiben210]

Thank you for this. As an African American woman I feel betrayed and fearful. This is compassionate, nurturing and really helpful.

[@AliceYoungCalligraphy]

Of course you do. How else could you feel? Please know you've got white sisters, and we feel some of your pain.

[@patriciacunningham1870]

As a white woman, I am so sorry that you are facing this. I am just so confused and sickened by this result. Kamala should be our next leader.

[@AliceYoungCalligraphy]

You were betrayed. I am so sorry.

[@kristinLB]

I am terrified. Hate and violence won. Why would so many vote for that? It has shaken my sense of what I know, My sense of safety in the world is gone. I am alone. Kamala and Tim could have done great things and created so much healing.

[@AliceYoungCalligraphy]

@@evermoreart No excuse for that level of ignorance.

[@tara4610]

Thank you so much for speaking up like this and offering a helpful approach. I am so heartbroken and feel physically ill. I can’t really find the words right now but your compassionate wisdom is so appreciated.

[@AliceYoungCalligraphy]

You are so not alone.

[@alro11]

1. Strengthen the heart 2.Protect your heart 3.Guard your sense doors 4.Try to keep your heart open 5.Love heals us and feeds us whether it is flowing out or in 6.We are all wounded. Carry your wounds into love and the wound become more bearable. 7. See clearly. Recognize deliberate lying and misinformation. 8. Recommit to other people. How are you doing? What's good for you? Fact statement: I have underestimated the push towards fascism/tyranny. Storms are coming. Be prepared. 9. Do what you can and invest in yourself and people around you. What do you see? Beauty, art, music, meditation. What can be deepened and repaired? THANKS RICK🧡

[@marychilderston1848]

Thanks for the cliff notes! I was just going to write my own and can have a cup of hot chocolate while I listen to Rick’s incredibly wise and hopeful words again, since you provided the highlights. That’s caring for others🙏🏻❤️!

[@MariaMurtha-o6k]

Dear Rick. Quite possibly one of your most meaningful offerings. Many deep thanks.

[@marychilderston1848]

I agree! Many, many thanks, Rick.

[@Chichi-cy2bb]

Thank you. As a Italian living in the UK, I still find the us election results utterly depressing.

[@tnijoo5109]

I’ve been thinking about Italy as a place to move to. I lost my mind during his last presidency.

[@reviewwriter8352]

A total failure of the press, as well as about half the voters. Wish I had another country!

[@alanlandry1]

Thank You even just to listen to your soft voice comforted me.

[@marychilderston1848]

I have listened to Rick and Forrest’s podcast, Being Well, for over a year now and have obtained such insight, wisdom and healing from the episodes. I was incredibly grateful to have discovered this video. Thank you, Dr. Hanson, for sharing your insights, expertise and love with us once again.. Your words are profound and provide such hope in times such as these. Thank you for helping me move beyond the despair, heartbreak and fear of these last few days. I will be sharing this video with friends, family, and acquaintances, along with putting it on repeat!

[@laurienielsen8031]

Rick, I am so burned out after 10 years of chaos and more coming, most likely worse.

[@lauraflint18]

We are heading into another nightmare. How is it that so many seem to have forgotten what trump did in those previous four years. Seems like even Rick Hanson has forgotten, and that breaks my heart and spirit.

[@greenthumb8266]

@@lauraflint18remember we are eternal beings, navigating this realm in a human body. We don’t die, we only drop the body when it’s our time. Here are some resources of people a lot smarter than me that say this. YT channels; Closer to Truth (lots of episodes) , Penrose/Hameroff ORCH-OR Theory, Dr. Michael Sabom, Dr. Jeffery Long, Dr. Eben Alexander, Dr Parnia, Bernardo Kastrup……. A resource to calm your nervous system, Crappy Childhood Fairy Daily Practice episode on yt. May you have great peace today.

[@greenthumb8266]

So sorry , I thought I could add some resources that would help you find answer, but I guess I cannot list names or channels in my comment so I’ll just say, google doctors studying life after death, and look for something called the daily practice which costs nothing, all you need is a pen and paper and it really helps to restore a frazzled nervous system. I’ll be very disappointed if this comment is also blocked.

[@greenthumb8266]

Oops I guess my first comment did go thru, there was a lag. Really glad to see we can share information, we really have to reach out and help each other in these difficult times. Thanks Rick.

[@lor3999]

Definitely worse. He keeps repeating that word, “Mandate” to let us know it’s full steam ahead. In spite of it all, I am so grateful to Kamala Harris & Tim Walz , and their families, for the full effort they gave. About half this country is like them.

[@jeannieoliver5137]

Your words are a balm to my soul today.

[@thehylers1021]

I am concerned with the uncertainty. Thank you. Blessings to all 🙏

[@moyralc9397]

Blessing and peace to you dear Dr Rick Hansen and all those in your country who seek truth, compassion and love from those of us in Australia who care about you and your fellow followers. 🙏💕🪷

[@laurengwilkinson]

You make the world better Rick, thank you for providing such insight and practical guidance in these bewildering times.

[@myravanhoff1551]

Thank you Rick. I am at wit's end, scared and very disappointed and I need this. We need this! I am also having a hard time in my sitting practice and my mind is so agitated. This helps alot. May we all be safe.

[@pamlewis1183]

Thank You. I have noticed this move towards tyranny for about ten years. It's very unnerving....

[@tnijoo5109]

Yes. The Republican Party just keeps getting more and more corrupt and brazenly outrageous. And they have all the oligarchs supporting the lies with media. I can’t even discuss politics with Republicans anymore because they just keep lying. It’s crazy making.

[@FSW1611]

Rick, thank you for your wise and loving words. For the world to heal we should take the things you talk about to our hearts. We do what we can.

[@katecone7416]

Wonderful, Rick!! Thank you for this clear advice and wisdom.

[@laurawaters6335]

"Carry your wounds into love."..profound statement.

[@MeredithBrown-l5e]

Thank you for your wisdom. "Do what you can with what you have at the time that I have." I will be sharing this with some of my colleagues in my profession: an immigration defense attorney.

[@johnchester7476]

The last ten years have worn me down I'm 70 now,I think the next 4 years may frazzled me out ,gonna have to hand the baton over to younger generations

[@mimipipi313]

Me too I have morales and I detest trump and how he will ruin our country it’s going to change allright 😢

[@toddspiller3289]

@@mimipipi313 l’m 72 hope to see better American in my time. 🙏☮️💙

[@MariE-go7ol]

Thank you. I needed this today. I decided to not work yesterday so I could spend time with a friend hiking in the Bay Area so that I could clear my head, talk to a friend who felt the same way and forest bathe and last we actually hugged a tree and believe or not, it really helped.

[@pansrn]

Thank you for this. You are such a beautiful person Dr. Hanson.

[@robertjohnston8876]

Canadians are very worried about developments south of our border. I like your idea of being prepared for what may come, as we have an election next year. I am a conservative in recovery, and will stamp our any sign of Trumpism if I see it. Great video. Thanks so much🙏🇨🇦

[@suzanneainsley2414]

Even those in other countries are concerned, ty for the good advice on how to deal with this.

[@aniilona2456]

Dear Rick, Thank you from the bottom of my heart for this beautiful and candid offering. Deeply touched by your message. I am writing from Germany where currently the government is falling apart…now of all times. Your message helps me to return to my truth and faith. Thank you for mentioning Father Keating-a favorite ❤️ May many blessings come your way and may we all have the courage to trust our own heart. Ani Ilona, Germany 🇩🇪

[@juliedavenport3611]

💙💙

[@leelee9421]

This is what I was waiting for, to click on. Just a compassionate conversation to listen to. I'm not an American, and hardly watch news unless necessary, and of course on a world wide level, it affects us all to some degree. My response to this election was heavy and in disbelief, similar to when my country elected in someone that had me spiralling into a very unfamiliar shyt hole. I realise that a lot of this is speaking to the part that has me '...feeling let down traumatically' that you talked about, that resonated. I'm not stewing about it, I just wanted to understand why it hits me hard and I kind of push it down and call a ban on all news. I know that's not the way, I want to sit with things like this and at least understand it more of why I am feeling this response and DO something with that. Anyway, thank you Rick. By the way, we had our own Nkosi Johnson here, similar in her inspiration, fortitude, advocacy and was such a beautiful soul, Eve van Grafhorst. Sometimes I need reminding of my strength and resilience too, that there is other things going on for me, and that being in that space is helpful to myself and therefore to others, without even having to talk about it.

[@carrieallmon]

Really beautiful share. You put a smile on my face 😊 Thank you 🙏

[@leelee9421]

@@carrieallmon aw thanks 🥰

[@nomzmomz]

Thank you this is a life lesson not just for these dark times but for all that life will throw at us. I live in India and we are heartbroken and shattered by what has happened and is about to happen in the US. What touches you touches all our lives. Will try to live the lessons you are teaching.

[@lynnehall246]

Thank you for your wisdom and compassion. You are helping many people right now. I am an Australian and feeling grief regarding outcome of the election and the ongoing effects for the world. Your words are a great help.❤

[@DebbieSandersfeld]

Thank you for the wisdom. We must hold on to our hope. The Sun, Moon and Stars have stayed the same. Life will go on. A thought came to me of It's easier to believe the lie than face the truth! I know for me the hardest truth for me to face is I am a whole loving being of the force that created me. My personal goal this morning is to reclaim my inner peace and live with love for self, so I truly have love to share with all my relations on Earth. Thank you for helping get just a little more hope that we are in the together.

[@NolaCaffey]

Thanks, Rick. My stomach is churning, and I am down to, "Breathe in, breathe out. Repeat". As Tom Robbins wrote in one of his novels, "Her lower lip quivered like a snail who just found out what 'escargot' means". I remind myself that the context of our every cell and star is the infinite creative mind of god. One love🌷✌️🌈

[@tnijoo5109]

I saw your comment and went and ordered Still Life with Woodpecker. I haven’t read any Tom Robbins since high school. I thought it might make me feel better. Thanks.

[@juditrotter5176]

My husband and I had a chuckle about the snail.

[@Higherlovehealing]

This was my favorite video ever ❤❤❤❤ Thankyou Thankyou for your work your time and energy, your vision and perspective is so beautiful and healing!

[@katherinewong2901]

Boy did I need this today. Mahalo! ❤

[@Tascountrygirl]

Thank you Rick. i am a woman presently in the smallest stste in Australia. Your talk is immensely helpful and comassionate.

[@dorinamedland4284]

Wonderful support and information. Thank you!

[@magdakrol3442]

I was shocked by these election results. I live in the UK but am concerned about how current politics is turning. Given that America is the leader of the democracy, it is concerning what's happening even if there is only a small percentage of a majority of votes against Democratic leaders.

[@TheTheahart]

Thank you, Rick, for doing this! I am extremely disturbed by what has happened and is happening in this country. I am a long time Buddhist practitioner and have met you in a different context many years ago in Marin County. I am gratified to see and hear you in this present situation. Love and appreciation. ❤

[@gwenjorgensen8601]

Thank you, Rick! As an Elder of 80, I haven’t been taking care of my heart. My father died in WWII, and he didn’t die for this! So now I’m beginning to hum with the monks, stretch my broken body, and heal the pain in my heart. These steps are useful; I’m grateful that I found you with your gentle presence and wise advice.

[@CoolBreezeAnthony]

Thank you. I have shared this with my friends.

[@paulam5864]

Thank you Rick-❤

[@juless5699]

This was such a beautiful, helping & healing video. Thank you so much ❤

[@susanlee8023]

Rick, this is such a helpful set of tools for today. I dreaded this eventuality, but I’m glad we’re all here together. I have a sangha and my practice is strong, and I intend to keep doing love and peace for my community.

[@jenniferstone2975]

Good people. Create a community of care where you are. There are many organizations, informal and formal, where you will find community with like-minded people, real, in-the-flesh people. After January 20 (or sooner) remove yourselves from social media platforms to protect your mind. Social media has provided a perverse game for toxic people whose game it is to harm you. Sending love and light to you all. Godspeed.

[@AliceYoungCalligraphy]

Love the suggestion to make a plan to exit social media in January. Thanks.

[@marywiseman2045]

Thank you! I Was so reminded of to touch what I know

[@PaulaBIrish]

Thank you so much. You gave me exactly what my soul needed. ❤

[@lizoconnor2752]

Dear Dr Hansen....I'm hurting so much after this election...I have no more relatives alive as of the year....luckily friends....but I still feel acutely alone

[@as3346]

please find ways to volunteer or learn something new or reach out for support

[@jenm232]

So much wisdom here. Thank you for sharing such helpful words.

[@pamquick600]

Thank you so much for this perspective. It is both a balm so desperately needed and an inspiration to carry on. Your talk is indeed empowering. I'm so grateful.

[@dwilsonart]

This was far more comforting than Marianne Willaimson’s video.

[@solpractices]

"Love heals and feed us"

[@nancytestani1470]

Shimmer of sunlight on water.

[@lisaquick1196]

Thank you so much for this!!! ❤

[@kpf2014]

Thank you for your wisdom and guidance. It is needed now more than ever. How do we best handle the family members that love us but call to obviously “gloat” about the election the very next day when you haven’t spoken to them in weeks. I never debate or argue with those family members because they refuse to watch debates and only watch a certain news network. But as much as I work to stay grounded and in the light- it stimulates a negative frustrated feeling inside for a few days- i distract myself from it- but the pushiness I receive with my healthy boundaries - how do we best switch that off and change the energy they project onto us so that I can stay out of that negative energy cycle that they bring into the relationship- covertly and overtly. I find that I just isolate from those people but then they feel victimized and make assumptions I am not responsible for. So, how best to handle these people in our lives. My usual go to is - smile, change subject and but a healthy wall up but for some reason this seems to not stop it. I can imagine that others are having these issues. And also knowing that if my party had won- i would never think of being that way and would be sensitive to it, actually. Thank you again.

[@onthefarshore]

Very helpful, thank you. I began a monthly donation to the ACLU at the start of Trump’s first term, and consider it money well spent. Democracy Docket is another I’m considering now as I’ve watched their fights in court against voter disenfranchisement across the country. Your calm approach is very helpful in this stressful period of US history.

[@juleshappy741]

This is absolutely wonderful. Thank you so much, Rick, for making this video! I love all your points. Beautiful and touching, as well as realistic. I will do what I can.

[@geminimann6860]

Thanks for sharing this with us 35:58

[@jamieledbetterlovern1325]

Thank you for this. It has been a difficult week.

[@alleverythingempty]

Very soothing to the nervous system 🙏

[@56Pachuca]

Thank you Dr Hansen, your words are like a glass of water in the desert.🙏🏻

[@nancyhawkins2982]

I kept trying to find someone to speak to this, I listened to Tara Bachs talk and response, but I wanted more..I turned on you tube, and you popped up, so the universe heard. And Thank you..I absorbed your talk and will listen again. I do feel more grounded...I fear I'm in a category of targets 3x. I'm a federal employee, and im a gay woman...ugh.. so fortunately, I have a good supportive community. I'm a Social Worker, and understand...more than some..I appreciate your words..and will go back over this. I'm very seeped in yogi teachings, and Buddist, meditate, and have an understanding of conscious awareness observing..thank you..ive subscribed and will review Timothy Snyder work.

[@mrsvill]

Thank you for this timely talk. I have been listening to your talk on dealing with feelings of disgust, and it has helped me navigate these past couple of days.

[@Pwallace1]

I believe that you are very wise and I agree with almost everything that you have shared. However, as a black woman living in a red state the harassment has already begun for some people of color. I am afraid for the safety of my family and for the safety of others who don’t fit the Trump definition of what he and his followers see as real Americans. I am having a really difficult time finding compassion in my heart for these people. This may not be the right way to feel but it is my truth.

[@youtubename7819]

I think you should focus on your own loved ones and any white people who happen to be in your life who you do trust (should they exist.) I think it’s too early to demand from yourself some kind of transcendent ability to perform emotional miracles. I wish you nothing but the best.

[@Frandallina]

I am a white woman in a purple state but living in a red area where I am afraid of certain neighbors that I don't even know. I am praying for wisdom to live with them. I am praying for you and your loved ones.

[@juliamay-byrd2245]

Thank you so much dear Rick. I love how you show us how to approach owning your truth, disappointment and fear without bad-othering! I’m an older adult Ed teacher and it was darn hard to go to work on Wednesday. However once there among community I told the class: this is sanctuary where we continue to be kind and supportive of each other regardless of politics. It’s been a hard yet beautiful if tender week. People want to be kind with each other!! I’m also blessed with the support of an amazing open and affirming church and community! Many gathered to share poems, songs, anger grief and love. Community heals ❤ thank you 🙏

[@ColleenOGara]

Thank you so much I needed to hear what you had to say.🙂

[@lisaquick1196]

I needed this so much today! Thank you!!! I just subscribed to your podcast too.

[@nancytestani1470]

Restless me..too.

[@MeredithBrown-l5e]

Thank you for your wisdom. "Do what you can with what you have at the time that you have." I will be sharing this with some of my colleagues in my profession, as I am an immigration defense attorney. ❤

[@HurricaneIrene07]

There are lots of sane and loving people....just look for them.

[@nancytestani1470]

Yes, I get it . Many things out of control. Move forward.

[@liseraphina2421]

I am thankful to have just found your channel. Listening to your voice has slowed my usually terribly racing heart. You very much remind me of a mentor I had. Thank you.

[@pilatesme73]

Thank you, Rick! Really appreciated 🙏

[@ellen.c.dejong470]

Thank you. Your talk helps me to deal how it is going in Holland right now.❤

[@JP-rb1js]

Are things not going well in Holland? My Oma immigrated to America from Holland in the 1940s. It’s always been a dream of mine to live in her homeland one day.

[@lisaclausen8304]

Thank you for being there.. you reflect what is in my own mind and offer answers from the Buddha.. I really needed this .

[@teresahopemiller1008]

Thank you for getting it. Most crisis lines persons listen and hear but knowing that I'm scared for a justyble reason beyond just a loss of a Election, being compared to a loss at a sports team competition me is the variables of being disabled, visual impairment. Mental health issues. Including Trauma, grief of a death recently. I'm working on my master's in psychology. I keep running into persons that are therapists, counselors that are in need of more Compassion, Empathy and patience. I am afraid of losing my home, and food and independence. You know the stuff included within what Abraham Marlowe shows us. I am so frustrated was born disabled. I'm not a spring chicken anymore. I need to feel empowered and know what to expect. My anxiety is the type that I have to feel the need for control over my life. I need to feel stability. That way i can study and concentrate on goals.

[@nancytestani1470]

Blue jays in my fountain. So cool and funny.

[@paulahiatt9697]

Thank you for this. It really helps. So many of us have been heartbroken. ❤

[@benxamin13]

By reading some comments I see most are still very afraid. Perhaps a better message, dear Rick, would've been something along the lines of "Just relax, 99% of the fears are just images that the media has put into you". We need to understand who is really working against us, as a people, to keep us fearful and divided.

[@nowords4this]

As more of his cabinet members are being assigned, perhaps you have realized are wrong?

[@benxamin13]

@@nowords4this the issue remains the same... the panic is not warranted.

[@lisanov7909]

Thank you, dear bodhisattva Rick. Deep bows.

[@tracyj2886]

Thank you!🎉

[@LindaR-xh5hf]

Great video - thank you!❤

[@rachelerynkalish2207]

Great to hear this Rick. Sharing it. Appreciate your stepping in. As a huge fan I’ve felt pretty alienated from your teachings the last few years as they seemed to minimize the possibility of these cataclysmic changes. I think I really turned off when you and forest said you guys would be okay re climate change. Really glad to see your wider awareness and good heart step in more deeply. ❤️‍🩹🙏🏼🙌🏽

[@jar2979]

Thank you I appreciate what you’re doing and I’m going to start showing up more regularly on your Zoom groups❤

[@televisionsux]

..thanks sooo much for this. I needed a "pep talk" (if you wanna call it that) to fortify my being. I listened to Dr Bandy Lee give her 2 cents on this issue because she has been screaming & shouting & writing, along with hundreds of other mentally healthy people, from the rooftops but to no avail it seems. Sometimes I wonder if some Americans even know what mentally healthy really is considering what happened. What really got me though is how you posted that 51.7% voted for the mentally ill, unwell , unhealthy entity, known as DJT which means, roughly, 49% did not. That means a lot to me because 1.7 % is not a lot of people. I know one thing for sure, Mr Rogers did not adequately prepare us for this ---neighborhood in the whole country of America today, but the 49% of us who still believe we need videos like yours. Thanks again.

[@as3346]

I believe votes were messed with. But, still it should of never got to an election of such

[@susancooney7033]

Thank you so much❤

[@jesses4098]

Love this ❤

[@twilfits]

Ty Dr. Hanson for suggestions for balance. Because ur eclectic Josh Johnson is my new comic fave. Democracy Docket is a place to explore how lawyers are challenging our courts. I went to a dome movie, Secrets of the Sea; a breathtaking look at the deep oceans. Whenever a sea lion passed a giant AWWW in chorus sung from the theater. So sweet. There's always sweetness for find and hear.

[@ST-fq2vc]

If they "cared" about people more than themselves, they would have voted differently

[@colasrtney]

Look how he changed his tune - JD Vance on Trump - "Publicly, he called the Republican businessman an "idiot" and said he was "reprehensible." Privately, he compared him to Adolf Hitler." ...they only care about winning.

[@Musecollective]

Love your refreshing and grounding talks! Appreciate you.

[@bettymaugeri7316]

I just came across your channel - thank you for your positive words 🙏🇺🇸

[@diggythree]

Such sound and loving advice, in the big picture, and in the small picture of my own life. ❤️🙏

[@royacyrus969]

Thank you🙏. I’m flooded with fear for myself and others. Forty years ago I escaped an authoritarian government, and here I am again facing existential fear. Forty years older and without options.

[@laurienielsen8031]

I am so sorry to hear this. I am fearful too. Take care.

[@marylynlarussa2033]

There are options. I feel flattened as well, and so disappointed. Still, never trust despair. If you have a spiritual life, let it guide you and help you. Try to find joy and beauty and gratitude- make a list daily of great things if you need to prove it to yourself- to balance out the fear and negative feelings. I'm so sorry that this has happened, but let's see if we can help. I am sending best wishes, strength, and comfort to you!

[@laurienielsen8031]

@@marylynlarussa2033 Never trust despair. I really like that thought. Thank you!

[@morganolson7053]

I appreciate your calm voice and center in level and balancing way of expression. So much vitriol out there…

[@annedaniels911]

Thank you so much Rick, you are beautiful. ❤

[@psyfiles7351]

Thank you so much for this, it helps me a lot. I use your book Reailient in one of my classes and students love it

[@heartfuldesigns4you]

Thank you! Very valuable.❤

[@knotenbleistift]

Thanks so much!

[@wiGoGale]

Thanks- this little video = is our friend

[@caramason56]

Thank you 🌎🙏

[@ElisabethBenn-g6i]

This really helped me. Thank you. I felt so sad. This will help me through.

[@BMarPiano]

Thank you 🙏

[@greenthumb8266]

Thank you so much for your calm tone and wonderful words. I hope I’m not out of place here, but it seems to me that no private individual should have more money than entire countries, capitalism needs finite boundaries as everything in the natural world has.

[@sharonfisher3179]

Finding the sweet spot between cognitive/spiritual bypassing and rumination is the holy grail for me.

[@shellydackonish6676]

This was so helpful and greatly appreciated. Thank you.