The Feeling of Awe
- Awe is a feeling of reverential respect, fear and wonder when we look at something vast, like the Grand Canyon, or a clear sky sprinkled with stars.
- When something makes us feel a tiny part of a massive universe around us, we bow down and are transformed.
- The feeling of being a tiny speck serves as a way to humble us, making us kinder and more generous.
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