How can we come face-to-face with life, opening to what is? Humans have a fundamental capacity for growth—our transformative potential is a variable process, not a motionless state of being. Recent ...

Awe—the emotion we feel in the presence of something vast or powerful that challenges our understanding—has the remarkable ability to help us transcend ourselves. It makes us feel smaller and more one ...

Our world has become more urban, overscheduled, fast-paced, and alienating. There are alarming rates of anxiety and depression surging across the country. The Surgeon General of the United States has ...

Feeling awe—whether from witnessing natural wonders or recalling profound moments—may help people feel more connected to their communities, universities, or even their countries. A new study published ...

It may be a sunset, a stirring orchestral number or a striking painting — whatever gives you goosebumps or makes you shed a tear. Experts believe that consistently seeking out these awe-inspiring ...