Tag Archives: astonishment

The Last Thing I Got Excited About Was Astonishment

Posted on August 23, 2025 by Steve Simms

I woke up this morning with observations about astonishment dancing in my head. The more I paid attention to them, the more excited I became. After about an hour of lying in bed and listening to those incredible thoughts, I … Continue reading →

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Some astonishing thoughts

Posted on November 3, 2021 by Steve Simms

On a dark nightLook upAnd be astonishedBy the stars. To be astonished by beauty, waft away in it’s wonder, refreshes the heart. Life only gets old when you’re bored with it. Watching ocean waves washes me in astonishment and so … Continue reading →

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Entertainment is a poor substitute for awe

Posted on January 3, 2021 by Steve Simms

The less we welcome awe, the more we feel the need for entertainment. However, entertainment is a poor substitute for awe. The person who is not amazed by anything at all, is bored. Amusement gets old, but amazement is always … Continue reading →

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Some thoughts to remedy awe deficiency

Posted on May 29, 2019 by Steve Simms

Today’s culture suffers from a lack of awe — an awe deficiency. Perhaps we all need to take some time to let the now, wow us with its unnoticed wonder. Analysis minimizes awe. Wonder wallows in it! Without awe life … Continue reading →

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