Awe Case Studies
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The Land of Awe: Exploring the Connection Between Walking and Arts Therapy
Bettina Evans, ANZJAT Journal
In this article I am introducing my AWE practice (arts / walking / expressive arts therapy). I share my experiences of a daily walking practice, which is sense-based and may include play, rest, art-making, connecting to other sentient beings, close observation, collecting of natural materials and an aesthetic response after the walk.
Inducing Awe with Nature Environments: Implications for Mental Health
Jennifer Yoe to The Graduate School of Western North Carolina University
The purpose of this study was to further investigate if 360-degree nature videos can produce similar positive mental health outcomes associated with real-life nature environments. Specifically, this study measured participant levels of hope, well-being, and stress after viewing either a 360-degree mountain environment, a 360-degree water environment, or neutral environment.
Awe Expands People’s Perception of Time, Alters Decision Making, and Enhances Well-Being
Melanie Rudd, Kathleen D.Vohs, and Jennifer Aaker; Association for Psychological Science
When do people feel as if they are rich in time? Not often, research and daily experience suggest. However, three experiments showed that participants who felt awe, relative to other emotions, felt they had more time available (Experiments 1 and 3) and were less impatient (Experiment 2). Participants who experienced awe also were more willing to volunteer their time to help other people (Experiment 2), more strongly preferred experiences over material products (Experiment 3), and experienced greater life satisfaction (Experiment 3).
Awe Outing: Find wonder and inspiration in the world outside
Greater Good in Action— Science-based Practices for a Meaningful Life (UC Berkeley)
With the right outlook, awe can be found in almost any environment, turning an everyday experience into a flight of inspiration and wonder. Awe is the feeling of being in the presence of something incredible that challenges our understanding of the world, like a full moon brimming over the horizon, crashing waves in front of an endless sea, or someone’s extraordinary creativity, courage, or kindness.