What do you feel when you gaze up at the Milky Way, take in a beautiful sunset, stand before a mountain that seems impossibly high, or witness an extraordinary act of courage, kindness, or love?
Often, it's a profound sense of awe - the overwhelming feeling we experience when we encounter something vast that transcends our understanding.
In his book Awestruck, clinician, researcher, and multi-time author, Dr. Jonah Paquette, reminds us that awe-inspiring moments are all around us.
Ranging from the grand to the commonplace, its these moments that hold part of the key to living a deeply fulfilling life.
Today, Jonah and I will dive into a wide ranging conversation about the life-changing potential of awe.
Together we'll explore:
If you want to dive deeper into the topic of Awe I would highly encourage you to check out Jonah’s book Awestruck: How Embracing Wonder Can Make You Happier, Healthier, and More Connected.
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More about Jonah:
Jonah Paquette is a clinical psychologist, author, and keynote speaker specializing in the science of well-being and the promotion of emotional fitness for individuals, teams, and organizations. Jonah conducts keynote presentations with top organizations throughout the world, and teaches skills for well-being so that individuals and organizations can flourish. He is the author of four books. Prior to his career as a speaker and trainer, Jonah spent over a decade working in healthcare leadership at Kaiser Permanente. For more, please visit jonahpaquette.com
