The Soul of an Octopus: A Surprising Exploration into the Wonder of Consciousness

by Sy Montgomery

octopus is put together completely differently, with three hearts, a brain that wraps around its throat, and a covering of slime instead of hair. Even their blood is a different color from ours; it’s blue, because copper, not iron, carries its oxygen.

Feelings of awe are known to expand the human experience of time availability. So does “flow,” the state of being fully immersed in focus, involvement, and enjoyment. Meditation and prayer, too, alter time perception.

happiness and sadness are not mutually exclusive.”

the power of worship, and the importance of contemplating mystery—whether