5 Forces Erasing Wonder From Your World | Ep. 1

In this first episode of Where Wonder Went, I reflect on five years of publishing my newsletter Down the Rabbit Hole  and why I decided to launch this new podcast. I explore the central question behind the series: where did our sense of wonder go? Drawing from my own journey as a sleight of hand magician and curator of wonderful things, I share why wonder often fades as we grow older, the five forces behind its erasure, and why I believe rediscovering it is essential for living with reverence and aliveness.

This episode sets the stage for the conversations and explorations to come as I invite you to join me in the practice of re-enchantment and in finding the extraordinary hidden in everyday life.

Chapters

• 1:31 The Journey of Wonder
• 5:34 The Magic Door and The Rope of Wonder
• 7:46 Education and The Loss of Wonder
• 9:43 Science and The Mystery of Life
• 16:37 Religion and Wonder
• 21:06 Adulthood and The Narrowing of Focus
• 23:53 Cultural Sentiments and Wonder
• 33:01 Personal Reflections and Tribute To Grandmother
• 42:56 Conclusion and Future Episodes