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Awe has the power to shrink the self and expand everything else. From the night sky to music that stops time, awe reduces stress, increases prosocial behavior, and even alters perception of time. In this episode, we explore how awe is the nervous system’s gateway into freedom.

References:

•Keltner, D., & Haidt, J. (2003). “Approaching awe, a moral, spiritual, and aesthetic emotion.” Cognition and Emotion.

•Piff, P. K., et al. (2015). “Awe, the small self, and prosocial behavior.” Journal of Personality and Social Psychology.

•Stellar, J. E., et al. (2018). “Awe and humility.” Journal of Personality and Social Psychology.

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