“AWE!”
Mental health is a hot topic of late.The once taboo subject is now a talking point at dinner tables, workplaces and even the pub. It’s no longer shameful to discuss a bout of the blues and it’s ok to put the quest for a meaningful life above the pursuit of more money. In the search for a better headspace, surfers have always suspected they had an advantage. Now the science supports the hunch. Extensive research shows that one of the best antidotes for depression is exposing yourself to settings that induce a sense of awe. If you consult a dictionary, awe will be defined as a feeling of reverential respect mixed with fear or wonder. Exactly the kind of vibe you might get when standing on a headland and watching a clean,…