Experts believe that experiencing wonder, whether via stirring music or a striking painting, could improve our physical, mental and social well-being.

An experience of awe and wonder often comes to us as a surprise. Unexpectedly, suddenly, and fleetingly, something happens that takes your breath away—and you pause to take it in.

But awe is also simpler than we think — and accessible to everyone, he writes in his book “Awe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder and How It Can Transform Your Life.” ...

In “Awe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder and How It Can Transform Your Life,” Mr. Keltner, a psychology professor at the University of California, Berkeley, recounts stories that people ...

Not only do surprise, interest, amusement, and awe—emotions of wonder—feel pretty good, but they also carry big benefits. Although all positive emotions motivate us to broaden our horizons, ...

EDITOR’S NOTE: Deborah Farmer Kris is a child development specialist and the author of “Raising Awe-Seekers: How the Science of Wonder Helps Our Kids Thrive.” Find her at Parenthood365. My ...

Research suggests that both awe and wonder can improve a person’s mental health and overall well-being, from reducing inflammation to bringing about a sense of calm.

The art of wonder Evoking awe poses a challenge to artists because “it’s one thing to astonish people and another to aesthetically point to new ideas,” said Keltner.

Experts believe that experiencing wonder, whether via stirring music or a striking painting, could improve our physical, mental and social well-being.