Awe-some

The word 'awe' has been overused, so much so that it seems diminutive to describe something as 'awesome' or 'awe- inspiring'. Last summer, when I was struggling to find meaning in the events around me, I hiked up Mount Philo regularly in the early morning. The view of the adirondacks across lake champlain became an awe-inspiring sight for me, as every day it was different. The water color was deep blue, or pale grey. The layers of mountains were many or completely shrouded. The view was alive, and I felt its qi around me. I felt awe. And so I did the other day when I walked to the top and sat to listen to the birds and be alone with my thoughts.