The Value of Curiosity

These kids are doing what comes naturally to them, being curious. They were waiting in a long line with their parents to board a tall ship at the lake. To make the most of the time, they examined the ground at their feet, and even photographed what they found.

Curiosity is one of the nine contemplative habits. I’ve written about it before – here and here. We’re all born curious but it sometimes gets dampened as we grow up and filter our responses to life. In many ways, society doesn’t encour...