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.