This phenomenological study explored the concept of profound moments. We previously defined a profound moment as an experience that intentionally or unintentionally continues to surface in our consciousness, has transformed our fundamental perspectives, and has been integrated into how we live. Selected participants had experienced highly memorable moments and demonstrated an introspective personality. The interviews used a semi-structured, interpretive phenomenological approach. Interviews were coded, analyzed, and interpreted for preliminary results. Results from preliminary analysis indicate profound moments consist of four elements: acceptance, permeation, humanity, and change. [For the full proceedings, see ED631897.]