On Curiosity

I awake
with wonder
for each new day
is a new opportunity to
discover mystery in adventure.

3 ideas + 3 questions on curiosity

Curiosity aspires to learn something about anything. Curiosity shows up with openness to possibility. Curiosity seeks familiarity in the exploratory and finds new adventure in unfamiliarity. Curiosity finds wisdom in wonder and beauty in mystery. Curiosity brings clarity from the unknown and uncertainty. Curiosity is nothing of use without regularity, it needs daily exercise to discover its potentialities. Curiosity is the good friend of discipline. Curiosity finds focus, consistency and an expansion of possibility in discipline. And discipline finds inspiration and rejuvenation in curiosity. Curiosity is the great muse of creativity and the engine driving innovation and invention. Curiosity is both the seed and the catalyst of individual and collective transformation. Curiosity is the art of the inquiry bringing heart to integrity.

3 ideas to bring more curiosity to each new day:

1. Curiosity Goals: To build and maintain the muscle of curiosity, decide to dedicate one hour each week to exploring and learning about something new. Choose something that is complementary to the direction you are going in any area of your life. Make sure it is exciting and enjoyable and has the power to expand your intelligence and well being.

2. Beginner’s Mindset: With each weekly curiosity goal, show up as a learner who is open to possibility. Bring enjoyment and excitement to the opportunity to observe and learn about something new.

3. Embrace Uncertainty: Approach each curiosity goal by striving to come up with more questions than answers. Ask questions that start with why and what if. Strive to feel completely comfortable in the exploration of questions and the multitude of possibilities.

Plus 3 questions:

1. How do you apply curiosity deliberately today?

2. Do you have a tendency to resist formally engaging with curiosity? If so, why?

3. If there is one area of your life that urgently requires your curiosity, what would it look like if you brought it there?

    

3 insights on curiosity

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