Have you ever stood beneath a vast sky, stared up at a towering tree, or watched a thunderstorm roll in—and felt something shift inside you? That feeling is awe. And it’s more than just poetic—it’s psychologically powerful.

Awe is that deep emotional response we experience when we encounter something vast, mysterious, or beyond our usual frame of reference. Research shows that awe can:

• Help us feel more connected to others
• Expand our sense of time and perspective
• Reduce rumination and self-focus
• Increase feelings of meaning and well-being

In a world that often pulls us into the fast lane of productivity and self-comparison, awe reminds us that we are part of something larger.

Nature is one of the most consistent sources of awe. Mountains, oceans, forests, even the changing of the seasons—all of these can evoke a sense of humility and wonder that shifts our mindset in healing ways.

At Wild Mountain Counselling, we often use nature-based approaches to help clients reconnect not only with the world around them, but with their inner selves. Awe softens the ego and opens the door to new possibilities in therapy.

You don’t need a grand adventure to experience awe. A quiet sunrise, a walk under tall trees, or the sound of birdsong can be enough to move you. Awe isn’t about escaping reality—it’s about reentering it, fully awake.