awe

Why do most of us choose to use "awful" the way we do when we have all these choices?

Awful Meaning and Definition

*from http://thinkexist.com/dictionary/meaning/awful/

1. (a.) Struck or filled with awe; terror-stricken.
2. (a.) Frightful; exceedingly bad; great; -- applied intensively; as, an awful bonnet; an awful boaster.
3. (a.) Inspiring awe; filling with profound reverence, or with fear and admiration; fitted to inspire reverential fear; profoundly impressive.
4. (a.) Oppressing with fear or horror; appalling; terrible; as, an awful scene.
5. (a.) Worshipful; reverential; law-abiding.*from http://thinkexist.com/dictionary/meaning/awful/

When we are awed do we rush thru or not acknowledge awe because we are delusionally attempting to gain control over our fear, reverence, awesomeness or to whoever happens to be there, self/other? Do we verbage our way through it like the experience isn't pleasureable, too uncomfortable! I like the high of quiet interest, like a balanced place of objectivity/subjectivity, perfected breathing in an asana, the smell and flavor of an herb when it is just right for the healing situation, an eye to an eye. Where do we define the line between frightful and bliss?