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When natural vastness triggers existential panic

I went to the desert for silence and space but ended up having a panic attack about how vast and empty everything felt.

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More people experience this than they realize.

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Landscapes that strip away human reference points can confront us with an infinity our minds aren't prepared to process.

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Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Solitude in nature?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.