Awe Works Wonders

I recently visited Yosemite National Park. I was fortunate to be there before they closed the Valley due to the fires. It was quite an experience. I have been blessed to travel on six continents and see many marvelous sites. And Yosemite is right up there with the most must-see destinations in the world.

The massiveness of El Capitan (pictured above) is remarkable, the height of Yosemite Falls is gigantic and the uniqueness of Half Dome is striking to behold. Seeing all of this in person leaves you awestruck.

And it is exactly the experience of awe that is so powerful. Awe is the feeling of being in the presence of something vast or beyond human scale. It transcends our current understanding of things. Awe is an electrifying experience that can positively impact our lives. It causes us to be in the moment.

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