Re-connecting with moments of Awe.

Awe is one of those feelings that sneaks up on you when you least expect it. It’s that breathless moment when the world just hits you, you know? Like, really hits you. You could be doing something totally mundane, like taking out the trash or driving to work, and suddenly—bam!—something so simple, so ordinary, turns into this little slice of magic.

For me, awe is like stepping out of my head for a second and seeing the world with fresh eyes. It’s that feeling you get when you stand in front of a massive mountain range, or see the ocean stretching out endlessly in front of you, or even when you look up at the stars on a clear night and think, "Wow, we’re all just tiny little specks in this huge universe." It’s that sudden awareness of how small we are and how big everything else is.

But the cool thing is, awe isn’t just reserved for those big, epic moments. You can find it in the everyday stuff too. It’s in the way a plant grows from a tiny seed, or how clouds shift and morph like they’ve got a mind of their own. Even people can spark awe—like when you see someone nail something they’re passionate about, or when you watch a friend go through a rough patch and come out the other side stronger than ever.

I think we don’t give ourselves enough credit for just how much we can be in awe of. I mean, when was the last time you just stopped, looked around, and let yourself be amazed? It’s easy to get caught up in routines, in the stress of day-to-day life, and forget that awe is everywhere if you just open yourself up to it.

So, here’s the thing: you don’t have to go on some grand adventure to find awe. You just have to be present, like really present. Start small. Watch a sunrise. Take a walk in nature without your headphones. Even just sitting in a quiet moment, noticing the way sunlight streams through a window can be awe-inspiring if you let it.

Awe is this reminder that the world is way bigger, way more complex, and way more beautiful than we sometimes give it credit for. It’s like a little nudge from the universe saying, "Hey, slow down for a second and appreciate this."

And let’s be real—who doesn’t need a little more of that in their life?