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Embrace Your Curiosity!

"I have no special talents, I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein

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Curiosity is defined as the thirst or desire for knowledge. Naturally, humans are curious creatures, we are drawn to new things, new ideas, new places. We would not be where we are today if it were not for curiosity. It is what advances us as a species, what allows us to evolve. Albert Einstein is a phenomenal example of the success that can spring from being explorative and curious.

As children, we are taught to embrace the imaginative and explorative side of our brain, but the older we get the more taboo it is for someone to be curious and adventurous. Kids have got a million questions running through their minds, most of the time they're considered inappropriate simply because they're very direct with what they are asking. Whereas with adults, we've learned ways to bend around being direct while still getting our point across. Regardless, they are not afraid to ask a question.

Personally, at least 150 questions run through my head each day. Many of which stem from the process of learning one thing and becoming interested in things similar. Most of us have this process, it is what makes us human. The only difference being not many of us take the time or have the passion to discover the answer. Remember when you're boss would say "The only stupid question is the one not asked."? It's true. There is no such thing as a stupid question. If you are curious about something, ask! Do not be afraid to ask a question. Asking questions leads to knowledge, whether you use that bit of knowledge in your lifetime does not matter. The opportunity to learn something is a wonderful gift.

For children, the imaginative side of our thoughts typically rest in the world of dragons, fairies, and space ships in our backyards. For adults, our imaginative side focuses on the more realistic and inventive ideas of the world we live in. Both of which are wonderful but I feel as though adults can embrace deeper parts of their imagination and creativity and use this to create a successful world. Instead of being afraid to explore and learn, we should embrace this natural urge and see the places it could take us!

" I have no special talents, I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein

To top it off, here is one of my favorites quotes by one of my favorite people. Curiosity may have steered him into the ground a couple of times but Einstein never gave up on his true passion which was the idea of discovering. So whether it's visiting a new place, learning something new, trying a new hobby, or trying a new food, whatever it may be, embrace your curiosity. Ask questions and explore. Do not be afraid! You may run into a few bumps here and there but there is nothing worse than being stagnant in a world full of opportunities and adventures!

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