In her book, “Positivity,” pioneering positive psychologist Barbara Fredrickson encourages individuals to reflect on the questions below, using as much sensory detail as possible, as a way to rekindle feelings of awe that you may have experienced in the past. You might consider writing about them in a journal, blog, or social media platform, or discussing them in a small group gathering.
- When have you felt intense wonder or amazement, truly in awe of your surroundings?
- When have you felt overwhelmed by greatness, or by beauty on a grand scale?
- When have you been stopped in your tracks, transfixed by grandeur?
- When have you felt part of something much larger than yourself?