Discover the transformative power of awe, bringing a sense of smallness and freedom through personal anecdotes, encouraging listeners to seek out their own moments of awe.
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Experiencing awe in nature can provide a sense of smallness and perspective, freeing us from worries.
Transformative moments of awe and inspiration can awaken a deeper sense of connection, curiosity, and compassion within ourselves.
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The Transcendence of Awe in Nature
The podcast explores the experience of awe and wonder in nature, specifically highlighting a personal anecdote of visiting Pacific Spirit Park in Vancouver. The host describes feeling deeply connected to nature's glory, surrounded by centuries-old trees and accompanied by the sounds of birds. This experience of awe and wonder in the forest allowed the host to feel a sense of smallness, freeing them from their worries and providing a bird's eye view perspective. The host emphasizes the importance of being present in such moments and suggests using the Headspace app's mindful walking activities or watching the inspiring natural wonders video to spark a sense of marvel.
Discovering Awe and Inspiration in Daily Life
The podcast discusses the transformative power of awe and inspiration, not only in nature but also in daily life experiences like viewing artwork or listening to music. The host compares this transformative experience to mindfulness, as it awakens a deep sense of connection, curiosity, and compassion within ourselves. The host encourages listeners to seek out moments of awe and marvel, whether it be through mindful walking activities on the Headspace app or by finding inspiration from within the comfort of their own home. The episode concludes with well wishes for an awesome day.
We can use mindfulness to fully recognize “awe” and awaken a deeper sense of connection, curiosity, and compassion within ourselves.
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Dora Kamau holds a B.A. in Psychology and a B.S. in Psychiatric Nursing. She is a certified Mindfulness Meditation teacher and is working to complete her Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Teacher training this fall. Before joining forces at Headspace, Dora worked as a psychiatric nurse in a women’s addictions facility and organized community events for BIPOC women in Vancouver, BC, Canada. You can reach out to Dora on Instagram here!