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What does it mean?
Life always offers moments that inspire awe and curiosity.
In plain terms
You can always find amazing moments wherever life takes you.
What can you take from it?
Stay open to wonder in your daily experiences.

Where it applies

  • travel
  • daily routine
  • moments of pause

Putting it to work

  • practice gratitude
  • stop to appreciate nature
  • slow down

Questions to consider

  • When did you last feel wonder?
  • What brings you awe?

Another view

Some people live through trauma where wonder is hard to find.

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