Welcome to the first episode of the podcast "One Thousand Reasons for Feeling Awe." Before we dive into the specifics, let's begin with the first reason that inaugurates this chain of awe: the mystery of existence itself. With billions of books, universities, and theories, we still haven't grasped what the universe is or where we come from. We're left with a question mark that never leads to a final answer. Instead of avoiding this mystery, let's pause and feel the awe of our existence, which is the starting point of meditation. So, come join me on this journey of pure awe and discover the mystery that is all around us.