Why Do I Feel This Way... And How To Change It
Awe
An emotion that arises from witnessing something vast, beautiful or humbling.
Why do I feel this way?
What does awe mean?
Awe floods you when you encounter something bigger than yourself (a sunset, a great idea or an act of kindness).
It resets your sense of place in the world.
Awe expands your perspective and brings a humbling sense of connection.
How to change or channel it
What can help right now?
- Seek moments of wonder in nature, art, stories or people.
- Pause fully in those moments, don't rush past them.
- Let awe humble you, but also lift you. It's a reminder you're part of something vast.
- Record small awe moments each week to keep perspective alive.
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Living with this feeling
Jamie steps out of the late shift expecting only the parking garage. Above the concrete roof, a summer storm has pulled the clouds apart and the moon looks impossibly close. For thirty seconds, Jamie forgets the inbox, the sore feet and the argument waiting at home. The sky does not solve any of it. It reminds Jamie that life is larger than the part currently demanding attention. Jamie takes one photo, then lowers the phone to see the real thing.
You do not have to solve awe all at once. Honesty about this moment is already movement.
When has awe changed a choice you made in the past? What do you understand about that moment now?
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Where it can lead