- It can be helpful to sometimes feel small and shrink your ego. When I visit the Pacific Ocean I often feel this way, and it really refreshes me. Lots of literature talks about feeling a sense of awe and wonder through this process. - It's important to not go too far in this direction and to be mindful of the [[Minimal Self Theory]] --- "Shrinking your ego or “self” may sound intimidating, but I like to think about it as feeling like a little guy. That might come from something literal — like wearing a size 5XL sweater for comfort — or it could be more poetic, like finding places where you feel tiny. I often experience this when I dive into the Pacific" - [Link](https://www.latimes.com/travel/story/2024-01-18/how-to-rediscover-childlike-wonder)