Captain Curiosity

Curiosity is a super power. When I'm curious the world opens up because my mind opens up. I start conversations and ask questions. Curiosity brings new opportunities, new friendships and new experiences. It changes the way I go through my day.

Do you remember being 5 years old? Better yet, have you hung out for a day with a 5 year old recently? They never stop asking questions. They're not worried about being embarrassed for not knowing the answer to the questions they ask. They just want to know. They don't stop at the first answer either. 'Why' is said more than any other word.

Why do we loose this curiosity as adults? More importantly, how do we make sure our children don't loose this curiosity?

If I think about it, I learned how to feel embarrassed about asking the wrong question or asking questions in general. I was not born knowing what embarrassment is. I would poop and pee in my diaper just like every other baby but eventually this was not the "norm". There's a point where this becomes embarrassing and not accepted by the general population and I'm not going to argue with this as it makes sense in this context. But being embarrassed about asking questions does not make sense. Somewhere along the way I was taught this.

How do I get my 5 year old curiosity back?

Writing this blog is one way. Hanging out with my 5 year old son is another way. Asking the important, yet simple, question of "why?" over and over again will also train my mind to continue to be curious. Things are not always how they seem.

​Captain Curiosity to the rescue!

Sorry... No picture of myself in a cape and underwear over my pants... Yet :)