Alison Zamora

When we shift creativity from the margins to the center of our definition of a good life, we don’t just spark more innovation — we create the conditions for a more connected, joyful, and just world.

A study out of Berkeley’s Greater Good Center found that adults who proactively looked for awe reduced their stress levels and felt more connected to their communities and the world. That’s because when we experience these softer parts of life, our attention moves away from our own internal chatter and towards the world around us.