Aesthetic chills - the shivery, tingly sensation down your spine from experiencing something beautiful or sublime.
Example:
Getting goosebumps from a musical crescendo or watching a perfect sunset.
Valence-Arousal Position
Physiological Effects:
See details below
Reflection Tip:
Notice what triggers frisson - it reveals what moves you most deeply.
De-escalation Tip:
Frisson is pleasurable - savor it rather than analyzing.
Self-Judgment Tip:
Frisson shows your capacity for beauty and transcendence.
Normalization Tip:
About 2/3 of people regularly experience frisson from music.
Total Reflections
24
Average Intensity
6.8
Date Range
11/6/2025 - 12/6/2025
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