Rhett Diessner: The Relationship Between Beauty and Spirituality | Sero Boost #69

Sero Boost: The Happiness Science Insights Podcast

What if beauty could be a gateway to spirituality? Join host Lu Ngo as she explores the fascinating connection between beauty and spiritual experiences with Rhett Diessner, an expert in psychology and beauty appreciation. This episode promises to reveal how engaging with the world’s beauty can deepen our spiritual lives and enrich our sense of happiness.

Rhett Diessner is Professor Emeritus of Psychology at Lewis-Clark State College and an Adjunct faculty member at the Bahá’í Institute of Higher Education. With a doctorate from Harvard University, his research focuses on the appreciation of natural, artistic, and moral beauty, and how these forms of beauty influence human development. He has authored numerous books and articles on beauty and spirituality, including Understanding the Beauty Appreciation Trait and Psyche and Eros: Baha'i Studies in a Spiritual Psychology.

In this episode, Rhett Diessner discusses how spiritual or philosophical worldviews shape our appreciation of beauty in nature and art. He explores how engaging with natural beauty can lead to deeper spiritual connections and highlights the cultural differences in how beauty and spirituality are intertwined. Rhett also shares practical tips for cultivating a stronger relationship between beauty and spirituality in everyday life.

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Website: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Rhett-Diessner
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhett-diessner-4b1ba087/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rhett.diessner.9/

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