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The Power of Awe... and Where to Find it

The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos

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The Power of Awe in Reducing Stress and Ego

Awe, as studied by Dacher, exhibits physical manifestations like goosebumps and chills. Despite sharing similarities with fear, awe can be reassuring and diminish stress. It puts daily worries into perspective, similar to the calming effect of faith. Secular awe deactivates brain regions related to self-rumination, allowing individuals to be present and free from self-oriented worries.

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