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What is sacred is what is worthy of our reverence, what evokes awe and wonder in the human heart, and what, when contemplated, transforms us utterly. -Phil Cousineau

Whatever makes you glad to be alive - do that, whenever you can.

Join us for a transformative meditation experience on ‘Awe’.

📅 Next Sessions:

• Online: Tuesday, September 16th, 7 PM ET
• In-Person Group Meditation, September 18th ,  7 PM ET, 185 Lincoln St. Hingham Suite #300

This Week's Focus: Awe

Key Points:

·  Awe is defined as the feeling we get in the presence of something vast that challenges our understanding of the world. 

·  Awe is a distinct and important emotion for adults. While awe is common in children, this experience is rarer but just as crucial for adults.

·  Experiencing awe has significant, research-backed benefits like reduced stress, increased life satisfaction, more generous behavior, better critical thinking, and improved emotional, mental, and physical health.

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The moment one gives close attention to anything, even a blade of grass, it becomes a mysterious, awesome, indescribably magnificent world in itself. — Henry Miller

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The Power of Awe 

In the whirlwind of adult life, dominated by schedules and responsibilities, the profound experience of awe often feels like a distant memory. While children encounter wonder regularly, adults frequently overlook these moments. However, a growing body of research confirms that awe is not a luxury; it is a vital component of our emotional and psychological well-being.

Researchers define awe as the emotion we feel in the presence of something vast that transcends our current understanding of the world. It can be triggered by a magnificent mountain range, a symphony’s crescendo, or an act of profound kindness. This encounter challenges our mental frameworks and forces us to see things differently.

Central to this experience is a unique sense of smallness. Unlike feelings of insignificance born from insecurity, the smallness of awe is positive and expansive. It makes us feel interconnected with others and broadens our perspective, much like a camera lens zooming out to reveal a grander, more inclusive picture. From this new vantage point, our daily worries shrink to a manageable size, losing their power to overwhelm.

The benefits of cultivating awe are extensive and backed by science. Studies indicate that those who regularly experience awe report lower levels of stress and anxiety and higher overall life satisfaction. They tend to be more generous and philanthropic, think more critically, and feel a deeper connection to their community and the world around them. Ultimately, awe offers profound long-term benefits, strengthening our emotional, mental, and physical health.