Phosphorescence: On awe, wonder and things that sustain you when the world goes dark
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Phosphorescence: On awe, wonder and things that sustain you when the world goes dark
When we are alone on a starlit night; when by chance we see the migrating birds in autumn descending on a grove of junipers to rest and eat; when we see children in a moment when they are really children; when we know love in our own hearts; or when, like the Japanese poet Bashō we hear an old frog land in a quiet pond with a solitary splash—at suc... See more
The Cosmic Dance
Awe also alleviates existential anxiety, a troubled state of mind for which the only other known remedies are religion, medication, denial, and distraction.
Jake Eagle • The Power of Awe: Overcome Burnout & Anxiety, Ease Chronic Pain, Find Clarity & Purpose — In Less Than 1 Minute Per Day
Far from being an undefinable caprice, awe, to Keltner, is a panacea, an evolutionary tool that holds the key to humanity’s capacity to flourish in groups.
Henry Wismayer • Finding Awe Amid Everyday Splendor
Have you ever felt awe and exhilaration while contemplating a vista of jagged, snow-capped mountains? Or been fascinated but also a bit unsettled while beholding a thunderous waterfall such as Niagara? Or felt existentially insignificant but strangely exalted while gazing up at the clear, starry night sky? If so, then you’ve had an experience of wh
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