Be A Curious Creature

When we show curiosity by asking people about themselves and their lives, we demonstrate that we are interested. It creates communication pathways that serve to strengthen our relationships. When was the last time you showed genuine interest in learning more about the people in your life?

When we show interest, ask questions, and engage in learning, it is good for our brain. Staying mentally active by being curious and asking questions can help our brain stay healthy and young. Curiosity can also go a long way in helping people to overcome social anxiety. If our minds are engaged by the desire to learn and ask questions, it’s less likely to be focused on fictional fears.

Do you often hold off on asking questions because you believe others might think your questions are silly? The only silly question is the one that we don’t ask because we are afraid. It is always better to ask than it is to make an assumption or speculate. Don’t ever let fear be the reason for not asking a question or finding and answer.

Curiosity killed the cat. This proverb is often offered as a warning to those who ask too many questions. However, a curious, questioning person would soon discover that the original version was Care killed the cat. Curiosity had nothing to do with it. Another later version of this proverb is Curiosity killed the cat, but satisfaction brought it back.

Curiosity might sometimes reveal information that can cause hurt and harm or reveal deception or error, but it is better to know. Ignorance is not bliss. Nor does it serve anyone. Sometimes the truth can hurt, but would you prefer a truth that causes discomfort or a kind lie that deceives and paints a false reality?

Love your curious creature and ask questions about everything.