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Natural Tendencies
Natural Tendencies episodes
- Tonglen MeditationIn this meditation, Rick’s teacher, John P. Milton, a renowned ecologist, spiritual teacher, meditation master, vision quest leader and shaman, guides you through a Tonglen practice to expand your compassion and loving kindness to others by reducing your own painful attachments. As an ecologist, John P. Milton helped found the environmental movement in the 1960’s […]34 min
- Compassion MeditationIn this episode of Natural Tendencies, Rick leads you through a compassion meditation to bring happiness to others and encourages us to act in ways that are sustainable and life promoting.42 min
- A Meditation on PresenceRick introduces you to his dear friend and spiritual teacher, John P. Milton, a renowned ecologist, spiritual teacher, meditation master, vision quest leader and shaman, who leads you through a meditation on presence.15 min
- Relaxing the Inner CriticIn this discussion and meditation, Rick briefly addresses the dissatisfaction we all experience in our lives and provides a meditation to ease the endless cycle of craving and clinging. He begins with a very short form of Progressive Muscle Relaxation, a well researched behavioral therapy technique that helps calm the body, and then guides you […]30 min
- Introduction to The Five Mindfulness TrainingsIn the first episode of this series, Rick provides you with a way to approach Thich Nhat Hanh's five mindfulness trainings that he introduces and explores throughout the series.14 min
- Order & StructureHow orderly and structured are you? In this episode, Rick shares a brief funny story about one of our clients and dear friends who pays no mind to order and structure, in a hilarious and awesome way.9 min
- Dealing with Painful EmotionsIn this episode, Rick discusses the many obscurations and blockages that contribute to our suffering, how we can become aware of them, and learn how to relax and release.23 min
- I have arrived, I am homeIn this special episode of Natural Tendencies, Rick shares the significance of Thich Nhat Hanh as a teacher in his life and one of his favorite Gathas for practicing presence and mind-body-spirit connection.15 min
- Cultivating CompassionIn this episode of Natural Tendencies, Rick teaches you how to cultivate compassion for yourself and others in this quick guided meditation.16 min
- Finding Inner HappinessIn this episode of Natural Tendencies, Rick guides you through a seated breathing meditation that will help you become aware of the many elements of happiness that are around you all the time.12 min
About Natural Tendencies
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After thirty years as a psychotherapist, entrepreneur and business consultant, Rick Breden, CEO of Behavioral Essentials, realized that many of the issues that impact work performance aren't related…
to work at all- Depression, anxiety, taking care of aging parents, chemical dependency, breast cancer, raising children, conflict- actually, everything that happens outside of work can have a huge impact on how you feel and perform at work. Our simple mission is to "help a lot of people." On Natural Tendencies we tackle the tough stuff with real people, and provide them with a place to process, learn and grow. We also provide practices and support materials that can help you overcome, or at least better manage, whatever is holding you back. Join Rick as he guides people through issues we all face, and hopefully learn something that brings more joy and productivity into your home and work life.