It’s been a long, strange, challenging year. As we get toward the end of it, and look forward to 2021, it feels appropriate to start by taking a look back and seeing what, if anything, we can learn from the year that’s gone by. Support the Podcast: We're on Patreon! If you'd like to support the podcast, follow this link.Key Topics:2:30: The importance of internal resources.4:15: "It can happen to us too."6:00: Putting more effort into what’s local.8:30: Interdependence and interconnection. 12:30: Appreciating the pains that aren’t happening.17:30: Seeing clearly and allowing yourself to take appropriate action.22:30: Your compassion is not dependent.25:45: Avoiding playing into grievance theater.30:40: Nonattachment.33:00: Focusing on what really matters, and being fed up.38:45: Lessons from our listeners.43:30: What’s still here?From Dr. Hanson: The Foundations of Well-Being brings together the lessons of a lifetime of practice into one year-long online program. Podcast listeners can use the code BEINGWELL25 at checkout for an additional 25% off! Please don't hesitate to apply for a scholarship if you're in need. Sponsors:Explore your creativity at Skillshare.com/BEINGWELL and get a free trial of their Premium Membership.Want to sleep better? Try the legendary Calm app! Visit calm.com/beingwell for 40% off a premium subscription.Join over a million people using BetterHelp, the world’s largest online counseling platform. Visit betterhelp.com/beingwell for 10% off your first month! Connect with the show:Follow us on InstagramFollow Rick on FacebookFollow Forrest on FacebookSubscribe on iTunes