Awe helps us remember why it is important to forget the self.
Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences October 1, 2021 Jennifer E Stellar 33 citations
Awe, as a self-transcendent emotion, reduces the ego and fosters a sense of interconnection, wisdom, meaning, and purpose. By diminishing self-focus, awe shifts attention away from individual concerns toward broader contexts, promoting personal growth and well-being.