Living the Reiki Way The Five Reiki Principles, also known as the Gokai or Reiki Precepts, offer more than just spiritual insight—they provide a daily framework for emotional clarity, mindful presence, and inner peace. There are various translations of the Reiki precepts, and I’m presenting the version that has resonated with me and guided my…
There’s a moment, often quiet and unexpected, when you walk into a room and your body speaks before your mind catches up. Maybe your shoulders tense. Maybe you feel a wave of heaviness. Or maybe, just maybe, you feel lighter—like you can exhale. Your home holds energy. It holds memory. It holds stories—both conscious and…
We can’t stop life from bringing pain—loss, disappointment, aging—but we can stop piling extra suffering on top of it. In this talk, I explore timeless Buddhist wisdom and practical psychology for meeting life’s “golden winds” without being blown away by them. Learn how to recognize the difference between pain and the suffering we create, work…
A personal story: When I let each part speak Earlier, I shared how a sharp pain in my back stopped me mid-movement as I reached for a jar in the kitchen. In that moment, it was just pain — intense and sudden. But later, as I stood in the quiet of my home, I knew…
In this episode of the Being Well Podcast, Forrest is joined by renowned therapist Terry Real and his son Justin for a frank exploration of modern masculinity. They talk about why so many men feel like they’re struggling these days, and how the traditional model of masculinity perpetuates this problem. They discuss the appeal of…
Who’s left off your gift list? The Practice:Gift yourself. Why? Can you remember a time when you offered a gift to someone? Perhaps a holiday present, or a treat to a child, or taking time for a friend – or anything at all. How did this feel? Researchers have found that giving…
So many of us are quick to dismiss our own pain—or the pain of others. We might tell ourselves to “move on” or wonder why someone else is still upset. But the truth is, suffering deserves respect. When we minimize pain, it often makes it worse—and avoidant patterns can keep us stuck. That’s why it’s…
In this episode of the Being Well Podcast, Forrest Hanson talks with evolutionary psychologist Dr. Bill von Hippel about a central paradox of modern life: life today is safer and more comfortable than ever before, so why do so many people feel unhappy, lonely, and anxious? Dr. Bill von Hippel explains this disconnect based on…
What’s your deepest nature? The Practice:Be home. Why? Throughout history, people have wondered about human nature. Deep down, are we basically good or bad? When the body is not disturbed by hunger, thirst, pain, or illness, and when the mind is not disturbed by threat, frustration, or rejection, then most people settle into their resting…
When life feels uncertain, chaotic, or painful, our minds scramble for answers. We try to make sense of things we may never fully understand. We cling to being right, to figuring it out, to knowing for sure… but what if real freedom comes from loosening that grip? There is a deep value in not knowing—not…