The Amazing Power of Awe | Jonah Paquette | TEDxSonomaCounty

Everyone wants to feel more connected and have a greater sense of well-being. In this talk, Jonah Paquette, clinical psychologist, author, and media contributor provides practical, research-backed strategies to foster in our everyday lives by harnessing the power of awe. Jonah Paquette, PsyD, is a clinical psychologist, author and media contributor specializing in the science of well-being. He’s authored four books; Happily Even After, Awestruck, The Happiness Toolbox and Real Happiness. Jonah’s writing provides practical, research-backed strategies to foster greater well-being and connection in our everyday lives. Jonah offers training and consultation to organizations and conducts professional workshops for clinicians. Jonah’s clinical experiences as a psychologist include outpatient mental health clinics, Veterans hospitals, and private practice. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@lisathiedeman4487]

Love this! I'm getting a telescope to be awestruck on every clear night!

[@mariamirolyubova6921]

Came here after Max Joseph's "Happiness" episodes on "Awe". So interesting, informative and inspiring! Thank you, Jonah! Best regards from a viewer in Ukraine!

[@jonahpaquettepsyd]

Thank you so much for the kind words!! Grateful that you enjoyed it!

[@nielleenslin3387]

The South African in me saw this and read "The Power of Aweh my bruu!! Masse kinnes"😎🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@smd2030]

That’s why I travel with my kids to many countries, not for me but for the impact on my children ( I think it’s amazing and builds strong background) and understanding of life, people and culture. How does it differ from reading books I wonder ?

[@larrypastor3979]

Thanks Jonah, you hit it out of the park with this one. The concept of 'awe' goes way back but it really is underappreciated except by a few such as yourself. I believe the ancient stoics used to practice a mental exercise of imagining being high above the earth seeing the whole of human activity (and folly) at once; and a century ago Freud, or maybe one of his cronies, coined the term "oceanic" to describe feelings of awe and oneness with the universe.
I took your Positive Psychology course at Cape Cod might have been around 2016 and I've been a fan of yours ever since.

[@jonahpaquettepsyd]

Thanks Larry! Appreciate that!

[@ourawesomewander-fullworld1260]

This was wonderful Jonah! I have had the opportunity to attend not one but two of Dr. Paquette's seminars in Cape Cod over the past few years! What an awesome gift!

[@jonahpaquettepsyd]

Aww so great to “see” you here! Thank you so much for the kind words!!!

[@ThinkActBe]

Amazing job on this, Jonah! Thanks for sharing your passion.

[@jonahpaquettepsyd]

Thank you!!! Appreciate the support as always!

[@jarden1000]

Great job Jonah!!

[@jonahpaquettepsyd]

Thank you John!!