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What is Awe? A Definition And 3 Ways To Live An 'Awesome' Life
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Awe brings perspective
Each of us is the protagonist of our own life. Our goals feel like the most important thing in our world.
But every now and then, a moment of awe challenges our understanding of the world. We feel insignificant yet connected to the whole world, which helps us to step back and gain a better perspective.
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Defining Awe
Awe is an emotional response to being in the presence of something greater than yourself, and that exceeds current knowledge structures.
Awe is a positive emotion and has a broadening effect on our thoughts and actions.
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Awe-inducing stimuli
Feelings of awe have historically been recorded when individuals encounter contact with a "higher" power.
In modern times, the main triggers of awe are philosophical ones such as literature, music, paintings, and nature. Examples include natural wonders or events such as childbirth.
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Two Aspects of Awe
- Vastness. It refers to the feeling of something perceived to be much bigger than yourself, which leads to a diminished sense of self.
- Accommodation. When we experience awe, we have to accommodate what we have just experienced. It can be terrifying when we fail to understand and enlightening when we succeed.
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Benefits of awe
- Individuals experiencing awe are more likely to show generosity, helpfulness, and decreased entitlement.
- People who experienced awe are more willing to give time by volunteering than people experiencing other emotions.
- People who experienced awe are more likely to prefer experiences over material goods.
- Awe has been found to tend to bring people into the present moment.
- Experiencing awe can increase one’s level of happiness over time and make life feel more satisfying.
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Living an AWE-some Life
- Walk in nature whenever you can. Take in the air, the sounds, and the surroundings. Look out for the small things that can captivate your attention.
- Make the most of every travel experience. Get up early to witness the dawn. Take in the beauty around you.
- Leave your comfort zone once a day. The effort combined with the novelty of the situation increases the likelihood of being aware of your surroundings.
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