Awe has become a kind of emotional currency in Western wellness circles—revered for its ability to boost mental and physical ...

A psychologist argues that the sensation is not mysterious, but rather an emotion that scientists can detect. By Emma Goldberg There’s a type of awe that surrounds the Jewish High Holy Days that is ...

The experience of awe may be fleeting, but its impact on brain function has lasting psychological benefits. Imagine standing at the edge of a vast canyon, gazing at the endless expanse of stars in the ...

The psychology of awe—or the humility, wonder, and sense of adventure toward living—is a hot topic today. One of the challenges with this topic, however, is that it is so often framed as a "high" or ...

Moments of awe can range from an expansive mountaintop view to the tiny movement of a toddler’s first step. For me, a recent beach escape created such a moment. As my feet melted into warm sand, the ...

EDITOR’S NOTE: Deborah Farmer Kris is a child development specialist and the author of “Raising Awe-Seekers: How the Science of Wonder Helps Our Kids Thrive.” Find her at Parenthood365. My teenage ...

Your brain isn’t built for endless stress. This overlooked emotion can hit the reset button. The northern lights, seen here over Tasiilaq Fjord, Greenland, in 2017, can trigger awe—a state scientists ...

How spending time among redwoods and other trees sparks awe and enhances our well-being. Social psychologist Paul Piff (UC Irvine) considers some of the ways that spending time among redwoods and ...

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Imagine you’ve just seen something you found awe-inspiring—perhaps you watched the sun set over the ocean, were immersed in an art exhibit, or saw your favorite band perform. Now imagine that, on your ...