Phosphorescence: On awe, wonder and things that sustain you when the world goes dark

Wonder includes the capacity to be in awe of humanity, even your own. It allows us to jettison the dangerous belief that things worthy of wonder can only be located on nature hikes and scenic overlooks. This can distract us from the beauty flowing through us daily. For every second that our organs and bones sustain us is a miracle. When those bones

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When people experience awe – being immersed in the raw power of nature, gazing up at a feat of architecture such as Chartres Cathedral, witnessing a selfless act of heroism or bravery, seeing a musical, artistic or athletic virtuoso, being present for an era-defining political shift, standing in the crowd while a charismatic leader delivers a momen

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