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How Awe Transforms Us

A Slight Change of Plans

The Power of Awe in Improving Well-being

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Research findings reveal that experiencing moments of awe can lead to increased generosity, improved inflammation profile, enhanced creativity, reduced polarization in politics, and a greater ability to find common ground with ideological adversaries. A unique awe experiment involving rafting trips for veterans and under-resourced teenagers showed a 30% decrease in PTSD symptoms for veterans and increased well-being and decreased stress for teenagers. This positive impact has the potential to integrate awe into mental health treatments, recovery processes from surgeries, and as an approach to grief and healthcare provider training programs.

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