One cannot help but be in awe when
[one] contemplates the mysteries of eternity,
of life, of the marvelous structure of reality.
awe
Feeling Good Tip of the Day ~ Stop, Look, & Listen
“University of Michigan psychologist Ethan Kross defines awe as “the wonder we feel when we encounter something powerful that we can’t easily explain.” Often the things which bring us awe have an element of vastness and complexity. Think of a starry night sky, an act of great kindness, or the beauty of something small and intricate. During your workday the colors of the leaves outside your office or an act of sacrifice by a colleague could prompt a similar feeling — especially if you are attuned to it.” Source
NOTE: Step away from the familiar and routine. Later tonight, turn off the TV and step outside and gaze at the night sky. Look at the constellations. Let wonder and awe take hold of you. Other ways are to watch young children at play or birds darting around. Wonder and awe surrounds us if we stop, look, and listen. Enjoy each wonder-filled moment.
Photo of the Day ~ It’s a Peace-filled Feeling
When I View the Night Sky,
I am Filled with With Wonder and Gratitude.
Feeling Good Tip of the Day ~ Experience Awe and Feel Better
Slow Down and Experience the Awe Around You
The psychologist Dacher Keltner in his recent book shows the beneficial effects of awe on our physical, mental, and emotional well-being. The research reveals that experiencing awe can reduce stress, quiet our inner critic, and inspire us to act more altruistically toward the people around us. The experience of awe is the feeling of being in the presence of something vast that exceeds our current understanding of the world. It is the feeling of being overwhelmed by something larger than the self. For example, watching stars in the night sky reminds us of the universe beyond our experience. The experience is indescribable and beyond words. Awe comes in many forms, such as great music, visual design, and people’s courage, kindness, or strength in overcoming adversity. Our experiences of awe are accompanied by tears, chills, and goosebumps.
Feeling Good ~ A Sense of Awe & Happiness
Awe is a powerful — even awesome, you might say — human emotion. And a handful of recent studies have found a link between experiencing a sense of awe — that feeling you get when you look up at a starry sky or out across a wide open valley — with feeling less stressed and more satisfied.
People who’ve recently had an awe-inspiring experience are also more likely to say they feel more curious about the world around them and to act more generously toward others.
