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There’s no doubt that these are trying times for us all. It is so important that we focus on all the good that remains, that we count our blessings daily. Please enjoy our guest editorial this month on the transformative power of awe. How lucky are we to live in an area of such awe inspiring beauty! Please take advantage of that as much as possible! Get outside and take in a lowcountry sunset or a beach walk. Doesn’t cost a thing and as the article points out, it can truly make a difference in your perspective and your health. Toni Owen Conover, Publisher

How Awe Can Transform Our Lives

by Jonah Paquette

What do you feel when you gaze Here are some ways we can find more up at the night sky, listen to a awe in our daily life: soul-stirring piece of music or Seek out nature: Connect to the natural witness an act of great courage or inspiraworld, even by just visiting a local park, tion? What happens in your body, and what and notice the beauty all around. emotions arise, when you come face-toface with these sorts of moments? This feeling—often complete with goosebumps and a shiver down the spine—is known as awe. And as it turns out, this underappreciated and often misunderstood emotion just might hold the key to a happy, meaningful and healthy life. Although we might think of awe as a rare experience, awe-inspiring moments are all around us. We don’t have to climb to the summit of Mount Everest or stand atop Appreciate the good:Slow down and appreciate the small stuff—the aroma of morning coffee, time with loved ones, having a roof over our heads or even just the breath. Look for inspiration: The current challenges around the world have also shown some of the best of humanity. Spend time learning about the people making a difference and experience a sense of awe through their courage. Expand the mind: Learning about the Eiffel Tower to reap the many benefits mind-expanding topics like astronomy, the of awe. Instead, we can learn to notice the human brain or anything else that captures changing colors of the leaves, truly see the the imagination can be a great way to harjoy in a child’s eyes or allow ourselves to ness a feeling of awe. be uplifted by the kindness of a stranger. Foster connection:The next time we’re When we do, it not only feels good in the with the people we love, take a moment to moment—it actually can change life in appreciate how awe-inspiring it is to have lasting and profound ways. In fact, cuttingthe capacity to love and forge bonds the edge research has shown that awe holds way that we do. many benefits, ranging from improved mental health, stronger immune systems, Jonah Paquette is a psychologist, author and increased compassion, strengthened social international speaker specializing in the science bonds and much more. In short, the moof happiness and well-being. His newest book, ments that make us go, “Wow!” can be the Awestruck, explores how moments of awe very moments that lastingly change our and wonder can transform our lives. For more lives for the better. information, visit JonahPaquette.com. LO WCOUNT RY Edi tion

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4 HOW AWE CAN TRAN SFORM OU R LIVE S 10 WHOLE -BODY DENT ISTRY Biological Dentists Get to the Root Causes 13 Don’t Sw eat It Eco-Friendly Home-Cooling Tips 14 MINDFUL WAL KING Meditative Steps for Well-Being 16 MUSTA FA SANT IAGO AL I on Healing America Through Social Justice 17 HEAL ING WATE RS Hot Baths Rejuvenate Body and Mind

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DEPARTMENT S 4 inspiration 6 news briefs 7 health briefs 9 global briefs 13 eco tip 14 fit body 16 wise words 17 healing ways 20 calendar 20 resource guide