Three ingredients to transform a life
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Some combinations work very well together. They do not have to be difficult or complex to have a great effect. The combination I explain here is exactly that, simple but blessedly strong.
Because it is simple you can try it out for yourself easily enough. I will share enough theory and instructions to start and you can develop your own variations.
The three ingredients are
- Focus
- Nature
- Wonder
Before I go into an explanation of each one, here are the broad strokes. I will talk about each ingredient in reverse order and outline how easy it is to miss their benefits in our daily lives.
Research shows that any three of the above ingredients can be beneficial to mood and health.
The science of awe¹ suggests that regular experiences, which make us feel tiny in comparison to something vast, send shivers up our spines or raise our skin in goosebumps, are good for us. They are associated with pro-social behaviours, generosity, improved critical thinking and overall well being.
I use the word wonder in place of awe for a few reasons. The first is because it is a verb, as well as, a…
