“We Have a Responsibility to Awe”

Artwork: Imaginary Foundation
Did you know that there are scientific connections between feeling a sense of wonder and being compelled to DO good for others and FEEL good about yourself? That’s right – forget Wheaties – forget self-help books. All you really need is awe (the Beatles were wrong), which is why it’s so important that we find a way to bridge the gap between the mundane and the rhapsodic.
You all know that creating experiences of wonder is a big part of my personal philosophy (though I realize my blog name actually just makes me sound like an amateur magician). It drives my involvement in all sorts of activities (all legal), and, I think, is the reason I still look 25 (says a cab driver I had once). So I wanted to share with you Jason Silva’s new passion project – “Shots of Awe.” A TestTube series about what it means to be ALIVE - these 2-minute videos are like little jolts of caffeine right to the frontal lobe (and your libido, if I’m being honest).
Check out the sneak peek below – packed full of gorgeous photography and Jason’s inspiring, stream-of-consciousness style, this will feel like the best conversation you’ve had all day (especially if you haven’t actually had any conversations today). Bottom line – We Have a Responsibility to Awe. (Cue adrenaline-pumping rock anthem.)
What are your favorite moments of awe?






Great post…each time a new SoA is posted ..i watch over and over.
This series inspires…in awe of jason silva.
I’m glad you enjoyed it! Jason is the host of my series, Brain Games, and I can tell you he’s just an amazing dude! I, too am glued to his SoA series!
Wow…that’s amazing. Pretty wonderful, wonderlist:)
Waking up each day. Knowing I am still here is my sense of true awe.
Knowing you’re still here gives ME a sense of true happiness!