EP 1,157B - THE POWER OF WONDER: The Extraordinary Emotion that Will Change The Way You Live, ...

Published: July 18, 2023, 5 a.m.

b'ep-1-157b-the-power-of-wonder-the-extraordinary-emotion-that-will-change-the-way-you-live-learn-and-leadParker\\u2019s\\xa0Wall Street Journal, Publishers Weekly & LA Times Best Seller,\\xa0(Penguin Random House; 2/21/23)\\xa0is\\xa0an eye-opening journey through the magical, yet surprisingly little-understood, human emotion that is wonder.From the first tickle of curiosity to an unexpected shift in how we perceive the world, there isn\\u2019t a person who hasn\\u2019t felt wonder, and yet the why and how of this profoundly beneficial emotion is only just beginning to be scientifically defined and explored. This inspiring book from thought leader Monica Parker explores the power of wonder to transform the way we learn, develop new ideas, drive social change, and ultimately become better humans.\\xa0The\\xa0Power of Wonder\\xa0takes readers on a multidisciplinary journey through psychology, neuroscience, philosophy, literature, and business to share some of the surprising secrets behind the mechanics of wonder and guides readers in bringing more of it into their lives. Readers will learn about the components and elicitors of wonder, and how it can transform our bodies and brains. From taking a daily \\u201cawe walk\\u201d to discovering a new and all-consuming interest in something you\\u2019d never given much thought to before, this book shows readers how to become more wonder-prone and reconnect with a reverence for the world and all the fascinating people in it.'