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What does it mean?
Nature contains elements that inspire wonder and awe.
In plain terms
Everything in nature has something amazing about it.
What can you take from it?
Look for wonder in the natural world around you.

Where it applies

  • studying nature
  • spending time outdoors
  • philosophical reflection

Putting it to work

  • appreciate natural beauty
  • study biology
  • cultivate curiosity

Questions to consider

  • What natural phenomenon leaves you in awe?
  • How does nature inspire wonder?

Another view

Some aspects of nature may seem mundane or harsh rather than marvelous.

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