Rediscover the Ordinary
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TL;DR
- Familiarity can lead to a lack of perception of everyday objects and surroundings.
- Modern culture's emphasis on efficiency discourages active engagement with the present.
- Wonder can be found in ordinary things through close attention.
- Appreciating the present moment is a form of wonder.
- Being alive is presented as an extraordinary stroke of luck.