OE JOURNAL
OE Journal
Vol. 11 | Iss. 12 | June 2023 - 23 Studies
ORIGINAL ANALYSIS
Cultivating Awe: The Hidden Pathway to Joy & Health in Medicine
This OE Insight explores how awe—moments of wonder, vastness, and self-transcendence—can enhance the well-being, empathy, and resilience of physicians. Drawing on scientific research and personal reflections, it argues that awe is not rare, but abundant in medicine: from childbirth to shared human connection. Cultivating awe can improve decision-making, reduce inflammation, and deepen the meaning in clinical practice. For physicians, awe is not a luxury—it’s a vital, healing force.
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