Awe helps us remember why it is important to forget the self.
Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences October 1, 2021 DOI: 10.1111/nyas.14577 (opens in new tab) via PubMed
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractAwe, as a self-transcendent emotion, reduces the ego and fosters a sense of interconnection, wisdom, meaning, and purpose. By diminishing self-focus, awe shifts attention away from individual concerns toward broader contexts, promoting personal growth and well-being.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Keywords | Awe Humility Self-transcendence Shame Wisdom |
| Citations | 33 |
| Key finding | Argues that awe diminishes the ego and may help cultivate interconnection, wisdom, meaning, and purpose. |
Abstract
Awe is a self-transcendent emotion that exerts a powerful impact on the self. Through diminishing the ego, awe may help cultivate interconnection, wisdom, meaning, and purpose.