There's an old Eastern proverb that says, "The master has failed more times than the student has even tried." We'd all be wise to take it to heart. - Brad Stulberg

Have you ever met an interesting person — let alone a deeply passionate one — who is balanced?

It's a bit paradoxical, but the key message here is, what is important doesn't necessarily get our attention; what gets our attention becomes important.

Exposure to nature not only helps with creativity, but it may also lower levels of Interleukin-6 (IL-6), a molecule associated with inflammation in the body. Lower levels of IL-6 can prevent the harmful, chronic type of inflammation that often sidelines serious athletes. According to a study published in the journal Emotion, more than any other positive feeling, awe, an emotion commonly brought about by nature, is linked to lower levels of IL-6.