On March 13, 2026, Marc Brackett gave a presentation at the Contemplative Commons, entitled “Ideas to Contemplate: The Power of Feeling”. In that talk, he examined his own challenges dealing with emotions, explaining the latest science of emotion regulation and providing a set of practical, evidence-based strategies to help us use our feelings wisely to nurture healthy relationships, achieve ambitious goals, and experience greater well-being. At the heart of his message is acceptance: There are no bad emotions—only emotions we don't understand or know how to direct in positive, intentional ways.
Marc was kind enough to allow us to make the video of this event available for select friends of the Contemplative Sciences Center for a limited time only. See the video below.
If you would like access to the video, please contact Nicole Thomas at nat3s@virginia.edu.