Be Amazed.
Today’s micro show is an invitation to be amazed.
Turns out it’s actually good for you—to experience a sense of wonder and awe. How interesting right?
So, I decided a few weeks back to make the effort to feel awe a personal emphasis for the coming year. I have started a list on my phone where I will document experiences and moments—the new and novel, the unbelievable or the simply beautiful things—in short, anything and everything that I choose to see or recognize or just remember as truly remarkable. In other words, I will be amazed.
My goal is to document 57 such things—before I turn 57—Yes, today is my BIRTHDAY 🎉
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Be Amazed!
If you want to further explore the benefits of awe from a scientific standpoint, Click HERE to download the white paper prepared at UC Berkeley
I think I’ve always been a bit of a “noticer” but I started “practicing” with real intent to SEE and appreciate the awe-inspiring about 10 days ago and already I feel better—not only about growing older, but also about the world in general—that’s powerful stuff. Use the link above to learn WHY!
Some of the things that have made my practice list …
My wireless printer and making prints at home.
Getting a flouride treatment at the dentist.
The Burkwood Viburnum by the side of our house—currently in full bloom
I have also really enjoyed receiving Futureloop emails curated by Peter Diamandis—I love reviewing some of the very amazing things that are being discovered, explored and invented—did you know? Chick-fil-A customers at three locations in Santa Monica, California may soon have their chicken sandwiches delivered via robot? Amazing.
AND … since today is my birthday, I bought myself Neil Pasricha’s latest book about AWESOME—this one titled, You Are Awesome!
I do believe that humans are the most awe-inspiring creation of all—and this means YOU (and ME) 🧡 We are truly one of a kind. We are never too old to practice curiosity and be amazed and it’s never too late to do and pursue whatever it is we’re interested in.
Science has shown awe may also expand our perception of time—of course I LOVE that because we always have exactly enough for the most important things in life.
I was able to share a SpeakPipe message from Estelle in the UK. She’ll be receiving a Story Starter kit from Close To My Heart!
🥳 IF you haven’t left me an iTunes review, today is the perfect time to do so!