^z 19th January 2024 at 5:46pm
"How a Bit of Awe Can Improve Your Health" by Hope Reese summarizes four ways to awaken to "... the feeling of being in the presence of something vast that transcends your understanding of the world". From the 2023 book by Dacher Keltner:
- Pay attention — take a breath, look around, notice a part of nature ...
- Focus on the 'moral beauty' of others — watch for daily moments of kindness, learn about inspiring people ...
- Practice mindfulness — meditate, reflect, pray, ...
- Choose the unfamiliar path — seek out the unexpected, be open to new experiences, ...
(cf Kundun (2010-03-21), On Good Form (2015-02-08), Wisdom, Love, Life (2015-04-08), Wakeful, Open, Tender (2016-08-25), Awe Walk (2020-10-04), ...) - ^z - 2023-02-25