Tuesday, October 9, 2012

difference between surprise and wonder

Good question! For me, awe is reserved for the biggest feelings one can have, usually related to nature or the magnitude of the universe. Looking at pictures from the Hubble telescope, for example, can inspire awe. Surprise happens much more frequently, and is characterized by the unexpected. The best way I can describe surprise is to say that it tickles my brain. :) And, to me, wonder suggests curiosity. A strong desire to learn more about something.

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