I learned about "Awe" Walks this week. Scientists encouraged a group of people, 75 and over, to take weekly walks and notice wonder around them. The wonder could be nature, children, art, music, good deeds. The result is "the disappearance of self". Dacher Keltner, the author of "Awe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder and How It Can Transform Your Life" noted when experiencing awe, the "one region of the brain is deactivated--the default mode network. That is where all the self-representational take place: I'm thinking about myself, my time, my goals, my strivings, my checklist. That quiets down during awe." Researchers also found a decline in pain and distress in the walkers. More awe needed.

I noticed this yesterday along my fence, honeysuckle blooming. I am awed by these blooms, although this is out of season. Climate warming?