i think there's a interesting lesson to be drawn about finding agency in awe, which often we don't think is productive. One of my favorite studies of this is paul pif whos that you see irvine. He took students on the berkeley campus, had them look up into these beautiful eucalyptus trees. Or in a control condition, they looked off to a science building. i like having agency around that. I like the idea that i can make it happen.
Feeling awe can boost your mood and make you feel more connected with others. Comedian Chris Duffy learns how to tap into it. This is an episode of The Science of Happiness podcast. For more, find the podcast wherever you're listening to this.