The chapter delves into an interview with an Emmy Award-winning actor who advocates for mindfulness and highlights the significance of religious beliefs in achieving happiness. It also examines the emotional advantages of faith, including stress reduction, decreased depression, and a sense of support and connection, as the host, an atheist, explores the potential benefits of spirituality for happiness.
Awe reduces stress, helps us forget our minor worries and makes us feel more connected to the people around us. We all need more awe in our lives - but surely it's not that easy to find awesome experiences on your average Tuesday?
Actor Tony Hale explains how everyday awe helps ease his anxieties, while UC Berkeley's Dacher Keltner shows us how to find awe in music, art, scenery... even in a walk around our block. And Dr Laurie explores the things that give her a sense of awe with the help of Mike Menzel - who built a space telescope that lets us see billions of years into the past.
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