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What Science Tells Us About the Power of Awe

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Awe in the Ordinary and Extraordinary Moments

There are two aspects to the experience of awe. The first is perceptual vastness, which is that sense of being connected to the universe and all life on our planet. The second aspect is the idea of cognitive accommodation in which our perception of reality shifts. When we have a sense of awe, we're experiencing wonder, and amazement,. And it brings us to a deep sense of connection and pure presence and awareness.

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