Ideas are found in wonderlands
Ideas are discovered in wonderlands.
places that stir up awe within.
To enter into a wonderland, you have to experience things for the first time.
Like going to Disney world for the first time. Awe is stirred. And this is where ideas can be formed.
To be full of wonder means you are not focused on self. When’s the last time you felt in awe about yourse
‘Wonder requires a person not to forget themselves but to feel themselves so acutely that their connectedness to every created thing comes into focus. In sacred awe, we are a part of the story.’ - CA Riley
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Awe is one of the most profound feelings humans can experience.
When you are amazed by a vibrant sunset, or watching a baby take its first steps — you’re reminded of how insignificant you (and your problems) are.
You feel connected to something much greater and more meaningful.
Think about the last time you were truly awe-struck. Remember how those mo
... See moreJade Bonacolta • How to Be "Rich" in Awe
Step 1: Wonder at something. Step 2: Invite others to wonder with you. You should wonder at the things nobody else is wondering about.
Austin Kleon • Steal Like an Artist: 10 Things Nobody Told You About Being Creative (Austin Kleon)
All children live in a world rich with surprises. Each new thing, no matter how ordinary, inspires a sense of wonder and delight. But novelty naturally declines with age, and our surroundings begin to dull with familiarity.
Ingrid Fetell Lee • Joyful: The surprising power of ordinary things to create extraordinary happiness
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