Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson Ep. 44: Honoring Your Childhood Dreams
Nov 13, 2018
Rick Hanson, a clinical psychologist and author known for his focus on well-being and resilience, discusses how childhood dreams shape our adult lives. He emphasizes the importance of aspiration in finding satisfaction and fulfillment. The conversation dives into overcoming societal assumptions that cloud our longings and identifying barriers like fear of rejection. Rick shares practical advice on aligning love, work, and play with neglected aspirations, even linking the concept of ikigai to meaningful pursuits. It's a journey of rekindling childhood passions for a richer life.
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Childhood Dreams Act As Signposts
- Childhood longings often act as durable signposts that guide adult development and meaning.
- Honoring those early knowings reconnects you to deeper parts of yourself and life purpose.
Forrest's Early Love Of People
- Forrest describes childhood inclinations: he loved people and talking and was gregarious.
- Reclaiming those social impulses helped his mental health after periods of clamming up in adolescence.
Focus On Ends, Not Specific Means
- Look beneath specific childhood forms (movie star, firefighter) to the experiences they promised.
- Reclaim those core experiences through alternate means rather than insisting on the original form.