Living in AWE: Abundance, Wellness, Empowerment
WRITTEN BY: CRISTINA DEPTULA PHOTOGRAPHED BY: MARK CHASAN
I nnovator Mark Chasan describes awe as a state of amazement, wonder, love, reverence, and gratitude for all we have the fortune to experience. “So many people in society have forgotten, or become numb to, the miracle of life. Each breath, the interactions of our cells, this beautiful planet, and its complex ecosystems that give us life and sustain us are just a few of the amazing miracles we have been given,” he says. His new book, Living in AWE - Abundance, Wellness, Empowerment , shares how people can improve their mental and physical health and how societies can adopt regenerative ecological and community-building practices. “The root causes of all social dysfunction are fear and disconnection. To heal this social dysfunction, it is essential that we create a new paradigm based upon loving and connecting with each other and our planet.” MARK CHASAN’S INSPIRATIONS Chasan brings a wide variety of experiences to the table that informs his writing. He considers himself a “systems visionary integrator.” He started his career as a professional musician and intuitive healer, which left him
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