Experience the Power of Awe

When was the last time you felt a moment of awe?

Maybe it was gazing up at the vastness of the universe, watching a murmuration of starlings swirl through the sky in perfect unison, or getting lost in a breathtaking piece of music.

Being awestruck isn’t just enjoyable — it’s profoundly good for your mental health.

Psychologists define awe as an emotional response to something so vast or profound that it challenges our usual ways of thinking — creating a sense of wonder, humility, and connectedness.

Here’s what the research says about the benefits of awe:

Boosts Resilience

Awe shifts our focus away from daily worries and builds emotional resilience.

Reduces Anxiety and Depression

Studies show awe lowers cortisol (the stress hormone) and reduces inflammation, easing symptoms of anxiety, depression, and PTSD.

Increases Connection and Gratitude

Awe shrinks our self-focus and expands feelings of connection, empathy, and gratitude — key pillars of long-term well-being.

Builds Life Satisfaction

People who experience awe regularly report a deeper sense of meaning, greater life satisfaction, and a stronger sense of hope.

And the best part? Awe isn’t rare. 

Opportunities to experience wonder, amazement, and reverence are all around you — if you slow down and set an intention to notice them.

So today, the invitation is simple: tune in and be amazed.

• Take a few minutes to enjoy the sunset.

• Look closely at the beauty in something small and ordinary.

• Reflect on a turn of events in your life that feels divinely guided — or simply too perfect to explain away.

There is a world of wonder waiting for you.