The Role of the Artist in Times of Crisis with Ben Okri
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Wonder and Astonishment - The Importance of Both
I'm particularly curious about the role of wonder and awe in this book. How do you find a balance of just the right amount of astonishment? We're talking about a spiritual paradigm here, which is quite different from the historical one we've been talking about before. I think it's important not to confuse them. Both are needed for us at different times in our evolution,. There are times when we need the wonder and the astonishment to still us. And at other times we need the profound lesson of tranquility and clarity.
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