Psychotherapist and author David Richo shares how to move past the destructive urge to retaliate through principles of psychology, Buddhism, and more.

Grab a copy of David’s newest book, Sweeter than Revenge: Overcoming Your Payback Mind and Achieving Real Connection in all Your Relationships

This time on Mindrolling, David and Raghu discuss: 

  • Retaliation and separateness as the ego’s favorite sports
  • Rolling with the punches and not expecting full acknowledgment from everyone
  • Expanding our ability to handle whatever happens in life
  • Saying ‘yes’ to the opportunity of grace
  • Righteousness versus healthy communication
  • Forbearance: how long-term mindfulness practice can help us be less reactive 
  • Opening the path to enlightenment through forgiveness

About David Richo:

David Richo, PhD, MFT, is a psychotherapist, teacher, workshop leader, and writer who works in Santa Barbara and San Francisco, California. He combines Jungian, poetic, and mythic perspectives in his work with the intention of integrating the psychological and the spiritual. His books and workshops include attention to Buddhist and Christian spiritual practices. Check out David’s website to learn more.

“What is ego? The insertion of our entitlement to be treated with honor, respect, and full acknowledgment by everyone. Some people like us and some people don’t. You gotta roll with those kinda punches rather than take revenge on anyone that doesn’t come through positively for you.” –David Richo

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