Being open to awe
I don’t think we can manufacture awe.
Instead, it’s a heart orientation. An openness to being enveloped by the transcendent, something that is far bigger than us.
Catching a glimpse out of the corner of our eye and widening our gaze to be astonished.
Being enlarged in the seeing. Feasting with the eyes of our soul, not just our eyesight.
And it can make us feel gloriously, beautifully small.
Because this is life, and we are part of it.
Pause. See differently. Re-story…
~ sitting quietly by the lake and watching swallows and kingfishers in flight - too fast to photograph.
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4 个月I'm in awe at the infinite shades of green in this part of the world Sue Heatherington - and the weather provides a clue as to why. Looking forward to rediscovering your valley very soon...
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4 个月Thank you for sharing. I felt awe this morning when I looked outside the window and the clouds were perfectly aligned. The sky had that pink special color announcing that the sunrise was beginning. I went outside to expand the experience. It was remarkable. Thank you for capturing the words to express this powerful emotion!