Sometimes, it’s not your whole self that loses awe.
It’s the part of you that takes over the moment you feel annoyed, hurt, or scared.
The part that was trained—long ago—to protect you at all costs.
It jumps in without asking,
because it thinks danger is coming… even if it’s just a tough conversation or a stressful day.
→ Fight – “If I’m not in control, I’m not safe.”
→ Flight – “If I slow down, I’ll be hurt.”
→ Freeze – “If I do nothing, maybe the danger will pass.”
→ Fawn – “If I keep everyone happy, I’ll be okay.”
When that part takes the wheel,
Your heart is too busy scanning for danger to notice beauty.
Other times, it’s not trauma—
It’s the theology you’ve been taught.
If you believe:
✖ The Creator is three instead of One → You’ve limited His infinity.
✖ The Creator “ended” His covenant with the Jewish people and “started” a new one → You’ve made Him changeable, like a human.
Here’s what is going on:
If the the Creator you believe in is smaller than infinite,
The awe you feel will always be smaller too.
Tip #1: Notice when you slip into survival mode.
Pause. Breathe. Name the pattern (fight, flight, freeze, fawn) without judgment.
Tip #2: Ask yourself—Do my beliefs make the Creator greater… or smaller?
Choose beliefs that expand infinity, not shrink it.
Because awe isn’t just an emotion.
It’s proof your soul remembers how infinite the Creator really is.
And the more you see Him as truly infinite—
The more awe you’ll feel in the small moments too.
So, what beliefs about God have you been carrying…
That might be stealing your awe without you noticing?
"Awe is your soul's way of feeling G-d's infinity. Awe lets you see the stars, fear turns them into ceiling tiles."
Explore the NextSelf Blog. Start with this post explaining the world of souls. And my Youtube. Content is published to this facebook first and a few days later, to the blog.
The blog lists all the difference patterns to study, understanding patterns is how one can develop 'Daas' [felt knowing].
Update: As awe, trust, and love deepen, they can allow greater openness and intimacy with the Creator. That intimacy can include sadness when you notice how much more of His goodness can be revealed.