No Small Endeavor with Lee C. Camp 207: A Toolkit for Mental Wellbeing
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May 5, 2025 
Dacher Keltner, a psychology professor studying awe and compassion, Kristin Neff, a pioneer in self-compassion research, and Robert Waldinger, director of the longest study on happiness, share invaluable insights. They discuss how awe can enhance immune health and reduce anxiety. Neff emphasizes that self-compassion outperforms self-esteem for lasting mental strength. Waldinger reveals that relationships are the strongest predictors of happiness, serving as a shield against health issues. Together, they offer practical tools for cultivating a flourishing life.
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Powerful Benefits of Awe
- Experiencing awe benefits the heart, immune system and reduces stress and inflammation.
- Awe also quiets the self and connects us to something larger, offering spiritual and psychological benefits.
Moral Beauty Sparks Awe
- Dacher Keltner found moral beauty to be a surprising main source of awe across cultures.
- He was deeply moved by prisoners' efforts to seek forgiveness and redemption during restorative justice work.
Cultivate Daily Awe Moments
- Take daily moments to slow down, breathe, and open yourself to awe through music, nature, or the sky.
- Use the eight wonders: nature, music, art, moral beauty, and big ideas to find awe regularly.
