I took the photo on the Appalachian Trail in Maine. My friend posed on a ledge. The scenery was awe inspiring.
A study concluded that awe reduces self centeredness. Being awestruck inclines us to care more about the needs of other people. (The study is ‘Awe, the Small Self and Prosocial Behavior’).
But there’s a caveat.
Another study revealed that observing nature on a screen doesn’t have the impact of viewing it in reality.
Viewing that landscape can indeed make you a better person. But you must first climb the mountain.
Awe shucks!
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