Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson Ep. 16: Using Your Fierceness
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Apr 23, 2018 Dr. Hanson and Forrest dive into the raw power of fierceness and its role in determination. They discuss how our wild instincts can be harnessed constructively rather than letting them consume us. Personal histories influence our access to this inner strength, while the line between healthy fierceness and aggression is explored. They highlight the importance of taming rather than suppressing these instincts to encourage resilience in a balanced way. Practical tips for integrating fierceness into daily life are also shared, emphasizing the need for mindful expression.
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Lost In Yosemite, Found Fierceness
- Rick Hanson got lost alone in Yosemite and felt a feral survival intensity that kept him calm and resourceful.
- That fierceness helped him systematically search and eventually find the trail and rejoin his group late at night.
Mother's Late-Life Willpower
- Rick Hanson describes his elderly mother mustering fierce will to lift herself and care for basic needs near the end of her life.
- He presents this as another example of fierceness powering necessary determination amid vulnerability.
The Psyche's Full Estate Is Useful
- Rick Hanson argues the normal human psyche includes refined parts and swamps with wild creatures, and those darker parts are normal.
- He claims those shadowy parts can be valuable resources if reclaimed rather than exiled by socialization.
