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One Mental State that will Accelerate Your Learning & Healing with Dacher Keltner

Feb 26, 2024
Explore the power of awe in daily life with guest Dacher Keltner. Awe activates the parasympathetic system, reduces stress, and offers incredible perspective. Learn how to embrace awe daily for improved mental state and overall well-being.
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  • Experiencing awe regularly can improve mental state by reducing stress and inflammation, enhancing creativity and providing perspective.
  • Awe can trigger a neural process that promotes a shift towards a parasympathetic state, fostering openness, curiosity, and connection to something greater.

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The Definition of Awe and Its Impact on Creativity and Well-being

Awe is defined as the feeling we experience when encountering vast mysteries that animate our search for answers and transformation. Research shows that awe enhances creativity, expands our sense of wonder and meaning, and reduces daily stress, improving overall well-being. Additionally, awe has been found to elevate vagal tone, reduce inflammation in the body, and provide a sense of more time, fostering a more creative and adaptive mindset.

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