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How can wonder transform us?
Opening oneself to wonder requires faith. To be vulnerable when confronted with the unknown is frightening. If we do not feel a bit lost when talking about wonder, then we are probably not within its realm. The effects of wonder are unique to the viewer, and the artist can merely offer a proposition and hope that it becomes a provocation. In doing
... See moreOne indicator of inspiration is awe. We tend to take so much for granted. How can we move past disconnection and desensitization to the incredible wonders of nature and human engineering all around us? Most of what we see in the world holds the potential to inspire astonishment if looked at from a less jaded perspective. Train yourself to see the a
... See moreRick Rubin • The Creative Act: A Way of Being
Phosphorescence: On awe, wonder and things that sustain you when the world goes dark
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sense of wonder so indestructible it would last throughout life, as an unfailing antidote against the boredom and disenchantments of later years, the sterile preoccupation with things that are artificial, the alienation from the sources of our strengths.2 • RACHEL CARSON
Dacher Keltner • Awe: The Transformative Power of Everyday Wonder
One indicator of inspiration is awe. We tend to take so much for granted. How can we move past disconnection and desensitization to the incredible wonders of nature and human engineering all around us?
Rick Rubin • The Creative Act: A Way of Being
‘Brief experiences of awe redefine the self in terms of the collective and orient our actions toward the interests of others,’ writes Dacher Keltner, a professor of psychology at University of California. Research shows that experiencing awe can shift people from self-interest to collective interests, can bring about boosts in generosity, ethical b
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