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The emotion of awe can be powerful for young and old alike. A new book by Deborah Farmer Kris suggests why and how teens should make time for wonder.

Awe is a gift that deepens our understanding of the world; it can be found anywhere from natural spectacles such as the northern lights or in the experience of overcoming great obstacles.

Awe occurs when we experience vastness, which could be triggered by something perceptual like walking through the Grand Canyon, or something conceptual like understanding a big idea with ...

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Experts explain the profound health effects of awe, a distinct emotion compared to wonder and amazement. Plus, how to feel more of it to boost your well-being.

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Awe, studies show, breaks us out of the constricting confines of our usual thought patterns. It makes the world seem big, expanding possibilities, as well as our sense of time and scale.

In a recent paper published in the Journal of Positive Psychology, researchers looked at awe and helping others during the COVID-19 pandemic.During June and July 2020, 332 college students filled out ...

How to find awe in your everyday life “We stereotype awe and wonder as these really rare and rarified, expensive experiences” that we've only had on vacations to distant locales, Keltner says.

Since awe is usually talked about in the context of a profound experience, it could be the case that awe is a complex subjective state that only emerges with substantial life experience and wisdom.