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Cultivating a sense of awe

A sense of wonder, or awe, is not necessary for a good life, but it’s definitely recommended. Awe can inspire us and remind us that we’re part of something bigger than ourselves. Fortunately, being able to find and appreciate awe-inspiring moments is a skill that can be learned like any other.

We get caught up in the drama of what’s happening in our lives, the divorce and what that means moving forward. But taking a step back, seeing the larger picture and remembering what a small piece of it we are - in other words, giving ourselves the proper perspective - can help us to move forward with our healing.

Katherine May1, author of Enchantment: Awakening Wonder in an Anxious Age, is an expert in the topic and she recently shared tips in her newsletter on how to encourage more awe in our lives. 

She defines awe as…

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