Awe—wonder, admiration, a sense of vastness—arises in the presence of mountains, storms, stars, music, art, or extraordinary human actions. In psychology, it is increasingly regarded as an emotion that temporarily shifts attention away from personal concerns.
Awe—wonder, admiration, a sense of vastness—arises in the presence of mountains, storms, stars, music, art, or extraordinary human actions. In psychology, it is increasingly regarded as an emotion that temporarily shifts attention away from personal concerns.
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Researchers use the term “small self” to describe the experience where your personal worries feel like part of a larger whole.
In a randomized study, older adults took weekly 15-minute walks with instructions to seek out awe. The participants in the “awe walk” group reported experiencing more positive emotions and less distress.
Awe can be triggered by the crown of an ancient tree, clouds gathering before a storm, the night sky, a concert, or observing insects up close.
Walk slowly and spend the first five minutes searching for scale, the next five for details, and the final five for changes: light, movement, sound.
Awe is a relatively new field of research. There are promising randomized controlled trials, but currently, there is no solid evidence for presenting awe as a standalone treatment.
Experimental and longitudinal studies indicate a connection between awe, well-being, and decreased self-focus.
Further reading: Dacher Keltner, “Awe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder”
This is educational material and does not substitute for individual diagnosis, psychotherapy, or medical advice.
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