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Western Slope Skies - The Cosmic Connection: Awe and Mental Wellness

Western Slope Skies - The Cosmic Connection: Awe and Mental Wellness

Awe, as researchers Maria Monroy and Dacher Keltner explain, is a…

Western Slope Skies

November 14, 20254m 44s

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Awe, as researchers Maria Monroy and Dacher Keltner explain, is a transformative emotion. It soothes your nervous system, quiets self-doubt, fosters kindness, builds connection, and gives life meaning. Under a starry sky, awe feels like the universe reaching out, reminding you that you’re part of something greater, never truly isolated.