Unexpected inspiring murals Murals I caught a glimpse of this mural from a nearby traffic signal. I was planning on going straight to work but instead, I felt compelled to make a right turn. Driving by as slowly, I discovered an awemazing collection. Immediately, I turned around, pulled over, and snapped these photos. The awe in a moment …
Wonders of the built world A few years ago my sister came for a visit. We took a quick drive down Interstate 95 to explore Philadelphia. As we walked around, she asked about one of the buildings. I quickly filled her in, “Oh, that building, that’s history.” I could tell she didn’t think my answer was sufficient. “And …
Bucket List Road Trip My bucket list includes a road trip along the Pacific Ocean from Seatle, Washington to San Diego, California. I have driven a section of the California coast between Santa Barbara and Huntington Beach. I have been to San Fransico, and I am going to San Diego next month. So far, I have …
An abundant source of awe for well-being About 85 percent of the world identifies with a religion. A religious person believes in a higher power, such as a God or gods. Religion is a system of behaviors, beliefs, worldviews, texts, sanctified places, prophecies, ethics and morals, or organizations. It is to which people regard as …
Awe Practice-Timelines Sometimes a technology is so awe-inspiring that the imagination runs away with it — often far, far away from reality. Robots are like that. A lot of big and ultimately unfulfilled promises were made in robotics early on, based on preliminary successes. -D. H.Wilson Robot I was the only person I knew that had a …
Give more time to the details — that is where you will find awe. Time drips, heavy, slow…― Albert Camus Passing Time One thing that everyone has in common: We all have 24 hours in each day. What varies greatly is how we use this time and how we perceive this time. Do you agree with Albert Camus, …
Want more awe in your life? Be inspired by other people’s actions — whether it’s a superb athletic performance or a particularly generous act. — Greater Good Science Center The Actions of Others Can Inspire Awe Think about a time you witnessed: a grand gesture, such as someone offering kindness, or a hand up to someone …
See what research says, and see for yourself Can Images Elicit Feelings of Awe? Research says, yes, images can elicit feelings of awe. As reported by Greater Good Science Center, participants in a research study were asked to view a slideshow of beautiful pictures and to report how awed, spiritual, caring, connected to others, and fearful …
An awe narrative about a sunrise awe walk If the stars should appear but one night every thousand years how man would marvel and adore. ― Ralph Waldo Emerson The Rising Sun The sun shimmied its way past the clouds to shimmer across the faintly green-tinted water. It illuminated the wet sand, bringing light to a new …
Scientists suggest narrating awe experiences to increase feelings of awe. In three experiments, participants who were induced to feel awe, compared with other emotions, felt that they had more time available, were less impatient, were more willing to volunteer their time to help others, preferred experiences over material products, and reported greater life satisfaction. — Greater …