This chapter delves into the universal experience of awe across different countries, discussing country-specific triggers of awe and highlighting that awe is not limited to privileged or wealthy individuals. The conversation also touches upon the benefits of seeking awe, such as enhancing wonder and relieving pain, as demonstrated in an awe walk study with older participants.
Have you ever experienced the feeling of awe?
Maybe it was sparked by an awesome view, a moving artwork or witnessing the birth of a child.
Today we follow one person's attempt at finding awe when she's never felt it before.
What does awe do to us? What benefits can it offer?
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