About this episode

The episode discusses how evolution, habits, and society influence behavior and introduces a daily practice of self-appreciation and self-forgiveness.

Evolution, habits, and society all affect our behavior. How do we gain conscious control of our behavior, much less our thoughts? One method is a daily practice of self-appreciation and self-forgiveness that lets us release regret and pain to face each day with renewed presence and joy. Episode 11: Mental Cause and Effect Join our third annual How to Train a Happy Mind three-day in-person retreat in California's redwoods August 13–16. LEARN MORE If you’d like to practice with others an...

People in this episode

Host: Scott Snibbe

Guest: Kim Stanley Robinson

Topics covered

• behavior
• self-appreciation
• self-forgiveness
• climate
• mental health

Keywords

• mental cause and effect
• self-forgiveness
• self-appreciation
• behavior control
• climate conversation

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