>> Why We Have This Emotion
Awe helps us to recognize that there are forces larger than ourselves. It promotes humility, curiosity, and social ties by reminding us that we're all part of something bigger.
◎ What to do in the moment
Good Ideas
- Let yourself be still in the moment
- Notice what triggered the feeling
- Seek more awe in nature, art, music
- Share it with someone
- Use it as a reminder of perspective
- Journal about what moved you
- Let it reshape your priorities
Bad Ideas
- Rush past the moment to photo it
- Dismiss it as silly or unproductive
- Compare it to others' experiences
- Try to force it to happen again
- Intellectualize it away
- Feel embarrassed for being moved
- Ignore the invitation to slow down