Wonder is the feeling of standing before something vast, something the mind must stretch to take in. Research on awe suggests that such moments can quiet self-focused worry and leave us feeling part of something larger than ourselves.
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Awe is the feeling of standing before something vast. Research suggests that awe of nature, when it feels welcoming rather than threatening, may ease stress and deepen our sense of connection.
