Tag: curiosity
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When Family Feels Different
We were brought together nine months ago, a group of strangers who were chosen to “do life differently” together for a period of time. The challenge–to become comfortable with sharing honestly and authentically with each other in a short period of time, to allow each other into our stories, and to listen with genuine curiosity…
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What Piques Your Curiosity?
Photo courtesy of Jamie Haughton on Unsplash Monkeys have always fascinated me. Their faces are expressive–they might be able to show more emotion than some people. They’re fun to watch, especially in groups–their mannerisms and actions reflect a social order that is complex and enjoyable. And the sound most often connected to them–“ooh ooh aah…
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Curiouser And Curiouser
At a time when curiosity appears to be waning, when all people want to do is “follow” the next major influencer rather than come up with new ideas on their own, Isley has an interest in that which is unexpected. At twelve, she has become a Renaissance woman in her own right. I called her…
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It Pays To Be Curious
With Halloween a month away, the excitement of dressing up ignites the imagination of many children. And adults. Beck loves monkeys; they’re his favorite animal. He’d join them on any kind of excursion if he could. With several options given as to what he’d like to be for fall festivities, he was adamant about being…