Writing about Awe

When to use Writing about Awe

Use this activity to encourage individual reflection and exploration of personal experiences of awe, fostering self-awareness and emotional connection.

What it solves

Difficulty accessing and articulating personal experiences; superficial reflection.

How to run Writing about Awe, step by step

1. Instruct participants to think about recent experiences where they felt immense awe. (5 mins)
2. Ask participants to select one experience and describe it in detail, focusing on sensory details and emotions. (15 mins)

Materials needed

• Paper or digital document
• Pen or keyboard

Facilitator tips

• Encourage participants to focus on the experience itself, rather than the events leading up to it.
• Remind participants that there are no right or wrong answers.

Common pitfalls

• Participants may struggle to recall a specific experience; offer prompts or examples.
• Participants may focus on the narrative rather than the sensory details; encourage them to be more descriptive.

Variations

• Invite participants to share their written descriptions in small groups.
• Use visual prompts (e.g., images, videos) to stimulate recall.

Running it online or hybrid

Participants can write individually in a shared document or use a virtual whiteboard to capture key words and phrases.

What it produces

A written description of a personal experience of awe.

Origin

Adapted from Transition Makers Toolbox — source

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