It is natural, when the status quo is being torn down and the forces of oppression are particularly rampant and cruel, to feel a range of feelings – fear, anger, terror, outrage, grief, helplessness, to name a few. It can be hard to look elsewhere when distressing accounts of the latest assaults are constantly in our newsfeeds. But what if, in addition to acknowledging the full range of our reactions and emotions, we also invited in awe and wonder?

Researchers have found that experiencing awe does us good. It connects us to vastness and depth – in the natural world, in humanity, in existence itself. It supports us to think more coherently, and act more kindly. It helps us stay connected with curiosity and opens us up to possibility.

In this workshop series, we will explore a number of questions; how can we bring more awe and wonder into our lives, into our bodies, even in the midst of challenge and struggle? How can we come together and share in ways that enhance awe? What changes for us when we feel awe? How might awe and wonder be rebellious responses to the aspects of culture that want to keep us weighed down?

Please read about our upcoming event over on my Substack account!