When was the last time you experienced an overwhelming sense of awe? How did it transcend your understanding of the world?
Even if you can’t answer these questions, chances are the experience lifted your spirits and increased your joy. Maybe that’s why some holiday traditions begin and continue over centuries: they are a way to renew yourself.
Consider the first time you recall seeing the lighting of a Christmas tree. Were you warm, or cold? Was it daytime, or nighttime? Who was there? Chances are your caregivers were focused on your reaction and able to view the spectacle through your eyes, turning a task into something extraordinarily awesome.
Unfortunately, responsibility and daily pressures can rob us of awesome experiences as we focus more and more on organized, goal-directed, and competitive activities. (Yes, it is possible to turn tree-trimming into a competitive sport.) Add to that the strain of uncertainty and ongoing changes experienced with a pandemic, and our worlds seem to shrink and shrivel. We lose our ability to experience awe. Fortunately, we can cultivate awe.
In Summary
This article and Article Nuggets explore the power of awe, debunk the myths and misconceptions, and offer effective tips to cultivate awe.
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The complete article includes these important concepts:
- The benefits of awe
- Defining awe
- How to cultivate awe
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