Wonder
Family: Novelty and attention
How it differs from similar states
Something new and mysterious that sparks curiosity; lighter than awe.
How this can feel in the body
Wide eyes, silence, followed by a flood of questions—your body pauses before the unknown.
It usually comes up when
Something mysterious, new, and beautiful that raises more questions than answers.
What this might be pointing to
Activates curiosity and openness to new experiences.
What you can do with this
Wonder is an invitation to explore. Follow the questions it awakens.
Where the name comes from
Wonder is sparked by something external and mysterious, awakening curiosity within.
Not quite it?
Closest by feel — the same ones the compass would show.
Two minutes, and you will see whether this is really it
