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[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wonder_(emotion) Wonder] refers to the sense of [[beauty]] and awe that you get when interacting with the cool parts of the [[universe]]. Experiencing wonder and associating it with the [[god concept]] helps you develop a universal sense of [[optimism]] and [[automatic mindfulness]].
[[File:Wonder-awe-beauty-universe-nature-inspiration-divinity-spirituality.jpg|thumb|This person is not actually experiencing any awe or wonder they are just faking it for the camera, as is so often the case in our [[social media]] driven [[society]].]]
[[wikipedia:Wonder_(emotion)|Wonder]] refers to the sense of [[beauty]] and awe that you get when interacting with the cool parts of the [[universe]]. Experiencing wonder and associating it with the [[god concept]] helps you develop a universal sense of [[optimism]] and [[automatic mindfulness]].


[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Awe Awe] is related to the [[emotional]] experienced of wonder, but with an implied sense of reverence versus the [[joy]] of wonder.
[[wikipedia:Awe|Awe]] is related to the [[emotional]] experienced of wonder, but with an implied sense of reverence versus the [[joy]] of wonder.


[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inspiration Inspiration] is what turns Wonder and Awe into creative action. When speaking on [[spiritual]] matters we feel inspiration because the [[god concept]] motivates us towards [[self-improvement]] and the improvement of [[society]]. We see the Wonder of the [[universe]] and are inspired to make it even more Wonderful.
[[wikipedia:Inspiration|Inspiration]] is what turns Wonder and Awe into creative action. When speaking on [[spiritual]] matters we feel inspiration because the [[god concept]] motivates us towards [[self-improvement]] and the improvement of [[society]]. We see the Wonder of the [[universe]] and are inspired to make it even more Wonderful.


{{#ev:youtube|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QyVZrV3d3o||center|Jason Silva: Shots of Awe|frame}}
{{#ev:youtube|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QyVZrV3d3o||center|Jason Silva: Shots of Awe|frame}}

Latest revision as of 10:51, 27 January 2024

This person is not actually experiencing any awe or wonder they are just faking it for the camera, as is so often the case in our social media driven society.

Wonder refers to the sense of beauty and awe that you get when interacting with the cool parts of the universe. Experiencing wonder and associating it with the god concept helps you develop a universal sense of optimism and automatic mindfulness.

Awe is related to the emotional experienced of wonder, but with an implied sense of reverence versus the joy of wonder.

Inspiration is what turns Wonder and Awe into creative action. When speaking on spiritual matters we feel inspiration because the god concept motivates us towards self-improvement and the improvement of society. We see the Wonder of the universe and are inspired to make it even more Wonderful.

Jason Silva: Shots of Awe


The Trick to Regaining Your Childlike Wonder - Zach King


Dacher Keltner: Why Awe Is Such an Important Emotion


Natalie Merchant - Wonder
Wonder - Shawn Mendes
Oasis - Wonderwall