Reflect

Dacher Keltner’s global research on awe shows that the greatest source of awe across cultures is the courage, kindness, and overcoming hardship that we witness in our fellow human beings — what he calls moral beauty. Sources of moral beauty can range from a story of heroism on the evening news to kindness from a stranger to the lifelong work of passionate global leaders. What these examples have in common is human beings acting with great courage, even in the face of enormous challenges. And when we witness and remember these exemplars, we ourselves are in awe — changed, inspired, and motivated to rise up and make our own contribution to a better world.