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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

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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