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“Awe is not a very comfortable standpoint for many people... Hence, all about us today, we see avoidance of awe-by burying ourselves in materialist science, for example or in absolutist religious positions; or by locking ourselves into systems, whether corporate, familial, or consumerist; or by stupefying ourselves with drugs.”

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Kirk J. Schneider
Kirk J. Schneider

Kirk J. Schneider is a psychologist renowned for his contributions to the field of positive psychology. His research focuses on human potential, psychotherapy, and spiritual development. more

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