Awe and Wonder, the difference
Awe is vast, humbling wonder at something far larger than you. Wonder is captivated curiosity at something mysterious or beautiful.
Each in a line
Awe
Awe is vast, humbling wonder at something far larger than you. The body stills, the mind quiets, and the breath slows. The usual self-referential noise drops away. You feel like a small part of something much larger.
Existential family
Wonder
Wonder is captivated curiosity at something mysterious or beautiful. The mind opens, the body becomes still, the breath slightly catches. It does not push toward action of any kind. It asks you to receive rather than respond.
Surprise family
Pleasantness and energy
Where each lives in the body
Awe
Head
Pressure, fullness, mental load
Face
Heat, flush, expression building
Chest
Tightness or warmth
Arms
Subtle activation
Wonder
Head
Pressure, fullness, mental load
Face
Heat, flush, expression building
Chest
Tightness or warmth
How long they last
Duration has not been measured for these words.
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