Summer Reading Series: Non-Fiction
The Power of Wonder by Monica C. Parker
Have you ever wondered where all your curiosity went? Do you see it sometimes in a small child and think, was I ever that in awe with wonder? It seems to me as we get older, life gets busy, complicated and sometimes challenging and wonder can fade. Where has our sense of wonder gone? How can we get it back?
Monica Parker helps to give us clarity on the importance of regaining that sense of wonder.
Parker reveals real paths to incorporate a sense of wonder in our lives. She goes deep into the connection with neuroscience, philosophy, psychology, literature and even business.
You will learn about elicitors of wonder like art and architecture, love and other elements of wonder. You will learn how they can transform our bodies and brains.
She has a “Wonder Wrap-Up” at the end of each chapter, focusing on how wonder is directly related to each chapter topic.
I especially like this excerpt from Part Three – Living in Wonder, Chapter 13 “Resilience”:
“More than just a simple ameliorator, every element of the wonder cycle, from openness to awe, supports a more resilient psyche in even some of the most extreme and terrible situations. This attribute of wonder means we can reap some benefits even in challenging times.”
I believe, in these challenging times we are facing, we could all benefit from learning how to weave some more real wonder into our lives.
-Donna