The #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Happiness Project turns to 277,the five senses. 278,Gretchen Rubin has studied happiness and human nature for more than a decade, but as 279,she became increasingly busy and stuck in her head, she didn't notice the sensations of 280,life quietly fading. In this journey of self-experimentation, she lifts herself from a state of 281,foggy preoccupation into a rediscovered world by exploring the mysteries and joys of the 282,five senses. 283,Drawing on cutting-edge science, philosophy, literature and her own efforts to practice 284,what she learns, Rubin investigates the profound power of tuning in to the physical world. 285,From the simple pleasures of appreciating ketchup and curating a playlist of her favourite 286,songs, to more adventurous daily rituals, excursions and a trip to Flavour University. In 287,the rush of daily life, she finds that our five senses offer us a path to a happier, more 288,mindful life 289,Life in Five Senses is an absorbing, layered story of discovery filled with profound insights 290,and practical suggestions on how to heighten our senses and use our powers of 291,perception to live fuller, richer lives - and, ultimately, how to move through the world with 292,more vitality and love.