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4093: 3 Ways to Sit with Wonder by Danae Smith of This Wondrous Life on Cultivating Wonder
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- Jul 22, 2026
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- 550
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Get the 200+ Page Optimal Living Daily Workbook (PDF) — Free. Want to turn today’s episode into an actionable plan? Join the Optimal Living Weekly newsletter and I’ll send you our 200-page digital workbook immediately. It’s packed with the best takeaways from the show, formatted for easy reading and implementation at home. Get your free PDF workbook here: https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 4093: Danae Smith reflects on how wonder isn't reserved for extraordinary moments, it can be cultivated in the familiar through intentional practices of stillness, presence, and gratitude. Her thoughtful perspective offers a gentle reminder that slowing down and appreciating everyday life can help quiet comparison, deepen contentment, and rediscover beauty that's already around us. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://thiswondrouslife.com/twl/3-ways-to-sit-with-wonder Quotes to ponder: "When we quiet down and lean in, I feel wonder meets us there." "I have full permission to keep some things sacred and close to me." "When we choose to be present, there is so much we get to see and experience with fresh eyes and open hearts." Episode references: New Oxford American Dictionary: https://www.oxfordreference.com/display/10.1093/acref/9780195392883.001.0001/acref-9780195392883 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices