The Sacred Leading Psychologist on The Transformative Power of Awe
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Jun 12, 2024 
Dacher Keltner, a Berkeley psychology professor and leading Emotion Scientist, shares insights on the profound effects of awe in our lives. He discusses how awe can counter feelings of gluttony and disconnection, promoting emotional awareness and deeper relationships. Keltner reflects on the transformative power of moral beauty, emphasizing interconnectedness in a chaotic world. He explores the role of trauma, community, and personal values in shaping our understanding of self and the necessity of fostering genuine relationships for healing and fulfillment.
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Fully Alive
- Fully aliveness involves understanding and embodying relationships with things bigger than yourself.
- These can include social movements, family affection, music, or ecosystems.
Counterculture Childhood
- Dacher Keltner's family was an experiment in alternative culture, growing up in the 1960s counterculture in California.
- Their upbringing was full of wonder, freedom, and unconventional experiences, contrasting with mainstream culture.
Culture Clash
- Moving from a counterculture to a conservative town taught Dacher Keltner adaptability and to see underlying humanity.
- It also exposed him to the devastating effects of poverty and inequality in the U.S.