Psychologist Nicholas Humphrey has proposed that our ability to awe was biologically selected for by evolution because it imbues our lives with sense of cosmic significance that has resulted in a species that works harder not just to survive but to flourish and thrive. This is a two and a half minute video that is definitely awe-some!
The Self-Compassion Project 
love, love, love this concept- I totally understand this. It’s why I dislike routine and am always looking for new experiences. It’s that feeling of “awe” I’m seeking.