The Vital Side Podcast 97. The Art of Awe with Lindsay Mitchell
Themes: Nervous System Regulation, Somatic Work, Navigating Change & Transitions
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Episode:
How can we experience moments of awe in the monotony of our everyday lives, and why is this even important to tap into? Lindsay shares the science behind the “art of awe,” how awe can improve our emotional state when we are stuck in a cycle of stress, and some practical tools to start this practice today.
Show Notes:
-The origins of the “art of awe” and how philosophers started researching the powerful impact of awe-inspiring art and nature on human emotions
-How feeling small helps us gain perspective
-Lindsay using surfing as a metaphor for being able to zoom out and focus on something bigger than ourselves instead of the struggles that are right in front of us; why this helps our anxiety and stress levels
-Starting your practice of the art of awe with nature; Lindsay describing “contemplative nature walks”
-Finding a go-to piece of art to help you access awe and illicit positive emotion even if the midst of a hectic point of your day
-Other simple tools and ideas to try on your own that can help you kickstart this practice
Resources:
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-Lindsay’s Instagram: @myvitalside
-Visit Lindsay’s Website
-Cait’s Instagram: @caitmurphy.co
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