The ObservatoryThe awe walk
A short walk where the gaze is turned outward — toward the vast and the astonishing.
How it works
- What you'll look forWriteChoose
- Before you goBreathe
- When you're backWrite
An awe walk is an ordinary walk with one difference: you direct your attention outward, toward what is larger than you. The sky, an old tree, the light between buildings, a detail you've never stopped for. First you deci …
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Why does it work?
In a controlled study, awe walks have been linked to more positive prosocial emotions and lower daily stress. Sturm et al. (2020); Keltner (2023).
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