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Brotherhood of Awe
- Dacher Keltner and his brother Rolf shared a childhood filled with outdoor adventures in the California mountains, using nature as an escape from a difficult home life.
- These experiences, especially jumping off cliffs into the Yuba River, fostered a deep sense of awe in Dacher.
Finding Meaning in Awe
- After Rolf's death from colon cancer, Dacher found solace and renewed purpose by turning to his research on awe.
- He believed that pursuing this research would help him find meaning in life again.
Defining Awe
- Awe is the feeling of encountering something vast and mysterious that transcends our understanding, often leading to feelings of smallness and even terror.
- It can arise from various sources, including acts of kindness, collective experiences, nature, art, spirituality, and life-and-death events.