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The Next Big Idea Daily
"The Power of Wonder: The Extraordinary Emotion That Will Change the Way You Live, Learn, and Lead" by Monica C. Parker
Nov 10, 2023
15:53
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Monica Parker, consultant to top companies like LinkedIn, Google, and LEGO, takes us on a journey through the transformative power of wonder. She explores the benefits of wonder and its ability to alter perception through contrast. Parker emphasizes the importance of embracing a wonder mindset, expanding consciousness, and embracing mystery.
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- Wonder embraces both positive and negative emotions, making it a powerful coping mechanism that aids in resilience.
- Practicing slow thought activities like meditation or narrative journaling can cultivate a sense of wonder in our everyday lives.
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The Power of Wonder in Human Experience
Wonder is a universal and innate emotion that runs through all aspects of human life, including art, music, religion, politics, science, and nature. Monica Parker describes wonder as both a verb and a noun, with five interlinking elements: watching, wandering, whittling, wow, and woe. Wonder is more beneficial than happiness because it embraces both positive and negative emotions, making it a powerful coping mechanism that aids in resilience.
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