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  1. sparrow51014
    sparrow
    2 weeks ago

    . . . to be Alive at all,
    and to be surrounded by Life.
    for the spark that makes my heart beat,
    and leaves when it is finished.
    It is beyond amazing.
    I have no words . . .
    just a deep reverence. ♥

    I had a friend,
    gone now,
    who encountered an ocean beach for the first time in his life
    at the age of 65.
    This burly, tough,
    semi-criminal of a man
    with few morals and less couth,
    stood at the edge of the waves with arms outspread
    like Jesus on the cross,
    socks and shoes soaking wet
    with tears streaming down his face,
    so nakedly in awe was he,
    literally transformed.
    I’ve never forgotten that moment.

    1. Joseph
      Joseph McCann
      2 weeks ago

      Lovely dear Sparrow.

      1. sparrow51014
        sparrow
        2 weeks ago

        Thank you,
        dear Joseph . . .
        it was one of the most profound moments of my life . . .
        to witness someone else experiencing this awe. ♥

    2. Elizabeth H67151
      Elizabeth H
      2 weeks ago

      I echo Ose– this is such a beautiful moment in time, Sparrow. Thank you for sharing! We humans need contact with nature.

      1. sparrow51014
        sparrow
        2 weeks ago

        Yes,
        we do,
        dear Elizabeth,
        and yes again . . .
        it was a beautiful moment. ♥

        1. Elizabeth H67151
          Elizabeth H
          2 weeks ago

          ♥️

    3. Ose
      Ose
      2 weeks ago

      Thank you, dear Sparrow, for deeply touching my heart with this.

      1. sparrow51014
        sparrow
        2 weeks ago

        Yes,
        dear Ose . . .
        it was a beautiful moment. ♥

  2. Brian
    Brian
    2 weeks ago

    A source of awe for me is (learning about) the (amazing) “natural world” (plants, animals, processes). For me, there is something pure, powerful, majestic, beautiful, …. about it. To me, mother nature is truly incredible!

  3. L
    Laura Fucci
    2 weeks ago

    My kids. They are such wonderful people. My husband. He inspires me to be better. Art. Whether is is a painting or a dance, it always is awesome.

  4. Yram
    Yram
    2 weeks ago

    Nature!
    Farmer’s markets where I am in complete awe that the lovely produce came from a tiny seed. It blows me away.
    The human brain. How powerful it can be. How destructive it can be. How dysfunctional it can become.

    1. sparrow51014
      sparrow
      2 weeks ago

      The brain thing,
      for sure . . .
      it can be very disturbing,
      dear Yram,
      what the brain can do. ♥

  5. Charlie T
    Charlie T
    2 weeks ago

    The sources of awe in my life are mostly nature based. Cosmos based. Also, people are a source of awe. Although, that’s a bit more rare.

  6. Elizabeth H67151
    Elizabeth H
    2 weeks ago

    Nature- animals, plants, water, the sky. The amazement of having a human body and existing and how many thousands of things work together to keep my body functioning. Human creativity- amazing poems, beautiful works of art, music, talented dancers.

  7. pkr29022
    pkr
    2 weeks ago

    Right outside my windows, on my porch & all around me. Mother Nature keeps me in a constant state of awe.
    This morning I was blessed to see the sun rise. So beautiful, peaceful, magical.
    🕊️♥️

  8. Michele
    Michele
    2 weeks ago

    Always Nature

    1. sparrow51014
      sparrow
      2 weeks ago

      . . . always,
      dear Michele. ♥

  9. Mary
    Mary
    2 weeks ago

    Sources of awe.
    Yesterday evening the sky was glorious.
    I love small clouds that seem to shoot out from a specific point.
    Sky and ocean are always awe inspiring.
    Sending peaceful thoughts to all.

  10. Ngoc Nguyen
    Ngoc Nguyen
    2 weeks ago

    The miracle of having airplanes. Yesterday morning I was still in Los Angeles, but by the afternoon, I was already back in Minnesota. May everyone have a day filled with energy and joy. 🦗

    1. L
      Loc Tran
      2 weeks ago

      Welcome back, my Ngoc. We get to have more time together now other than your studies.

  11. Patti
    sunnypatti
    2 weeks ago

    Nature. Looking up at the trees and noticing how the sun peeks thru the branches. A butterfly that appears out of nowhere to share it’s beauty. Walking past flowers and seeing bees busy working on some of them. Birds chirping at each other from tree to tree. The majesty of mountains. The vastness of the ocean… which I am excited to visit next week!
    And babies! I cry happy tears every time I meet a new baby. I just can’t help it. I get to meet my niece’s baby next week when we travel to Charleston, and I cannot wait to hold that little guy.

    1. Elizabeth H67151
      Elizabeth H
      2 weeks ago

      “A butterfly that appears out of nowhere to share it’s beauty. “– I love this! I can definitely identify with the sense of awe I feel when I see that.

      And I hope you have a wonderful time meeting your niece’s baby next week ♥️

      1. Patti
        sunnypatti
        2 weeks ago

        Thank you, Elizabeth. I am excited to meet him and catch up with some family.

  12. D
    Drea
    2 weeks ago

    The family of foxes that lives in our urban neighborhood, the love of our dogs, the diligence and doggedness of investigative journalists, the many people who uphold values of truth and dignity despite incredible odds stacked against them.

    1. Elizabeth H67151
      Elizabeth H
      2 weeks ago

      “the diligence and doggedness of investigative journalists, the many people who uphold values of truth and dignity despite incredible odds stacked against them.”

      Yes Drea– it helps me somewhat to deal with all the awful news when I also make a point of noticing and appreciating and perhaps even being awed by all the amazing people who are doing so many brave things. I am hoping to start a regular (perhaps weekly) practice of setting aside about 40 minutes to pick one or two of these people each week to write a note of appreciation to (if I have a way of getting their contact information)

      1. D
        Drea
        2 weeks ago

        Elizabeth, a regular practice is a great idea. I’m sure those you thank will be deeply appreciative. I’ve had meaningful email exchanges after writing thank you notes to authors and journalists whose work deeply affected me. It’s very connective and gratifying.

        1. Elizabeth H67151
          Elizabeth H
          2 weeks ago

          Thank you for sharing your experience with writing thank you notes to authors and journalists whose work deeply affected you, Drea! That makes me all the more enthusiastic to start writing those notes of appreciation.

  13. L
    Loc Tran
    2 weeks ago

    Ngoc is back home from California. Life returns to normal. I can enjoy her affection, long hair, and sweet voice. And of course, it’s nice to take a break from cultural backstage politics for the time being.

  14. Jenifer
    Jenifer
    2 weeks ago

    My families strength, my partner’s dedication, people’s creativity.

  15. ‪Tzori Brickner‬‏
    2 weeks ago

    Love, God, Science, Humans, My Cat, Music, Poetry, my special place by the creek, Randomness especially if kindness is involved (it often does more than at times acknowledged)

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