On Awe, Wonder, and Everyday Miracles | Jonah Paquette

What do you feel when you gaze up at the Milky Way,

take in a beautiful sunset,

stand at the base of a mountain that seems impossibly high,

or witness an extraordinary act of courage, kindness, or love?

Often, it's a profound sense of awe -

the overwhelming feeling we experience when we encounter something

vast that transcends our understanding.

In his book Awestruck, clinician, researcher, and multi-time author,

Dr. Jonah Paquette, reminds us that awe-inspiring moments are all around us.

Ranging from the grand to the commonplace, its these moments that hold part of the key to living a deeply fulfilling life.

In today’s conversation, which we are re releasing as part of our current mini series

On the power of mystery and wonder

Jonah and I will explore the life-changing potential of awe.

How this powerful emotion can help alleviate some of the struggles in our daily lives, from stress, to social isolation.

Why awe can be a catalyst for empathy, curiosity, and compassion,

And that as we reclaim space for moments of reverence for the ordinary,

everyday miracles,

We open up the possibility a deeper and more profound experience of life.

A life marked by greater joy and fulfillment.

For more on Jonah please, his books, podcast, and live events, please visit jonahpaquette.com

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