Frontiers in Psychology (Apr 2022)

Awe Narratives: A Mindfulness Practice to Enhance Resilience and Wellbeing

  • Jeff Thompson

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2022.840944
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 13

Abstract

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It is necessary to have available a variety of evidence-based resilience practices as we experience life’s stressors including the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Evoking, experiencing, and reflecting on awe moments by developing and sharing an “awe narrative” are a type of mindfulness technique that can have the potential to help someone flourish, enhance their resilience, and have a positive impact on their overall wellbeing. This paper explores how constructing an awe narrative can assist the individual while also possibly having a positive impact on others.

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