Find Awe Everywhere: Your Everyday Path to Well-Being
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Resources & Recommendations
Books
- "Awe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder and How It Can Transform Your Life" by Dacher Keltner - This book offers insights into the concept of awe and how to find it in daily life, based on scientific research.
People Mentioned
- Dr. Dacher Keltner (Professor at UC Berkeley) - A social scientist whose work focuses on the emotion of awe and its psychological benefits, and author of the book "Awe."
Organizations & Institutions
- The Washington Post - The newspaper that Dana Milbank worked for as a politics columnist and now as an opinions columnist writing about awe.
Websites & Online Resources
- Babbel (Babbel.com/reports) - A language learning platform that emphasizes real-world conversation skills.
- The Washington Post Subscribe (washingtonpost.com/subscribe) - The subscription page for The Washington Post, offering access to their journalism, advice columns, recipes, and reviews.