I’ve been reading about awe, that feeling we have when we’re overwhelmed by what we see or hear.
Studies find that awe positively affects our mental and physical health. And Paul K. Piff suggests that “…awe can result in a diminishment of the individual self and its concerns, and increase prosocial behavior.” Awe inspires kindness and altruism. It helps us to be more selfless and to be more giving and sacrificing.
Experiencing awe in a group strengthens the group’s dynamics and this would apply to the group known as a marriage too. Sharing awe with your wife is a great thing for both of you and for your marriage. It makes you feel more connected, and it leads to both of you being less selfish and more giving.
While I can’t find a study on it, I have no doubt sharing awe improves your sex life, both quality and quantity. And of course, good sex can be awe-inspiring.
Are you getting enough awe? Is your marriage?
Read more:
Awe, the Small Self, and Prosocial Behavior | American Psychological Association
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Totally agree! Shared awe in a spiritual context such as worship can be an especially powerful connector.