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The Virtue Curriculum: Self-Control (4)
by Doug Hammack | Aug 11, 2013 | Message Audio, The Virtue Curriculum
We pick up where we left off last week, looking at the ancient spiritual virtue of self-control through the lens of how our brains work – our upper and lower brains. Have a listen, I think these last two lessons are very helpful for helping us move forward. Doug...Revenge and Forgiveness (part 2)
by Doug Hammack | Sep 13, 2010 | Message Audio, Revenge and Forgiveness
Revenge and forgiveness, both natural parts of being human, both wired into our brain chemistry. However, ancient wisdom has taught us that we tend to over-exaggerate the former, and underestimate the power of the latter. So, how do we actually get our brains to move...Wisdom is Slow. Fear is Fast.
by Doug Hammack | May 31, 2020 | Getting Comfortable—Being Uncomfortable, Message Audio
That makes “the good life” tough. So, we walk the spiritual journey together. We help one another stay on track! This week we explore together, how to keep rising rise above our fear-brains....There’s an Elephant in the Room. You’re Riding It.
by Doug Hammack | Oct 23, 2016 | Amos and Social Solidarity, Message Audio
In this lesson, we continue our discussion on civil discourse across the divide. I encourage us to be suspicious of our own righteousness. It’s a default response served up to us by our lower brains, which our upper brains dress up with nice justifications and...