Authors : Japneet Kaur Dhillon

Volume/Issue : Volume 10 - 2025, Issue 6 - June

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/25jun368

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Abstract : This paper explores the role of awe and transcendence in enhancing mental resilience from psychological, physiological, and sociocultural perspectives. Awe—elicited through nature, spirituality, art, and collective experiences— has been shown to foster adaptive coping, emotional flexibility, and post-traumatic growth. Psychologically, awe diminishes self-focus, promotes humility and gratitude, and enhances perspective-taking, all of which support emotional regulation and resilience. Physiologically, awe impacts brain regions associated with stress reduction and emotion regulation, such as decreasing amygdala activity and lowering inflammation, contributing to a calmer nervous system. Socio - culturally, awe strengthens social bonds and shared identity during collective experiences, providing a sense of meaning and belonging that buffers against adversity. Transcendent experiences, often spiritual or existential in nature, help individuals reframe suffering within a broader context, supporting recovery and growth. Integrating awe into interventions—through nature exposure, contemplative practices, or the arts—offers a scalable and inclusive approach to building resilience. Overall, awe and transcendence emerge as powerful, multidimensional tools that enrich our capacity to adapt, recover, and find meaning in the face of life’s challenges.

Keywords : Awe, Transcendence, Mental Resilience, Positive Psychology, Post-Traumatic Growth, Emotional Regulation, Self- Transcendent Emotions, Psychological Well-Being.

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