#Sense Of Wonder

Let Wonder Speak Louder Than Your Doubts

Practical steps follow. Awe widens perception and quiets self-focus; weekly awe walks measurably increased joy and prosocial feelings in older adults (Sturm et al., 2020, Emotion). Dacher Keltner’s Awe (2023) gathers similar findings, showing that brief moments of vastness recalibrate perspective. Simple rituals help: one line a day of astonishment, a three-breath pause to notice texture and light, or a nightly list of three specifics that moved you. Small but steady, these habits act like noise gates and compressors, letting the fragile signal come through cleanly. Next, we can refine the inner language that carries this signal. [...]

Remain Curious Before the Great Mystery – Albert Einstein

The 'Great Mystery' refers to the unknown and wondrous aspects of existence; Einstein suggests we should always marvel at them. [...]

The Miracle and Mystery of Each Moment - H.G. Wells

H.G. Wells, a prominent British writer during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, was known for his science fiction works but also for his insights into society and the human condition, reflecting the transformative ideas of his era. [...]

Keep Some Room in Your Heart for the Unimaginable - Mary Oliver

As a well-regarded poet known for her themes of nature, love, and the human experience, Mary Oliver often wrote about embracing life's mysteries. This quote reflects her poetic vision of finding beauty and possibility in the unknown. [...]

The World is Full of Magical Things Waiting for Our Wits to Grow Sharper - Bertrand Russell

The use of the word 'patiently' indicates that these magical things are enduring and await our discovery. It implies that the beauty and mystery of the world are constant, and it is up to us to uncover them with time and effort. [...]