How a Sense of Wonder Can Benefit Your Health

How a , Sense of Wonder , Can Benefit Your Health .

Awe has become a buzzword in the world of self-care.

While the word has several definitions, .

... researchers in the field of awe say that it comes down to sensing something greater than one's own self.

Awe is the feeling of being in the presence of something vast that transcends your understanding of the world, Dacher Keltner, Psychologist at UC, Berkeley, via 'The New York Times'.

Experts say that the sense of "something vast" can be found in everyday life.

They also say that the experience of awe is vital to a healthy self.

Here are four ways you can incorporate more awe into your life.

1, Be open to new experiences.

Experts say that people who regularly experience awe "are more open to new ideas" and to "what is unknown.".

2, Take notice.

Experiencing awe is largely connected to perspective and noticing what is often overlooked.

3, Focus on the good in others.

Making an effort to see the good in others can be humbling help to perpetuate a sense of awe.

4, Turn mindfulness into practice.

We cultivate awe through interest and curiosity.

And if we’re distracted too much, we’re not really paying attention, Sharon Salzberg, Mindfulness Teacher and Author, via 'The New York Times'