Curiousity is an essential part of the journey of self-discovery. The longer I’m on the path, the more curious I have become.
It wasn’t always this way. It took me many years to embrace curiousity on my spiritual path. I was more future-oriented, on a mission to fix myself, and therefore, wasn’t very present. I was trying to understand curiousity, but curiousity is not mental. It is playful, light, and open.
For me, it is the passion of intrigue and exploration.
Curiousity is our Nature. When we are born, we know nothing. Everything is new and to be discovered. We are fully present as we discover everything; our fingers, toes, voice, loved ones, and surroundings.
We learn and absorb so much in those younger years of life.
As kids, everything is new and exciting. This is one of the reasons I love spending time with the young children in our family. They are excited about everything!
When we go for a walk in the woods, it is an entirely different experience. They are present, curious, and see everything through fresh, innocent eyes.
As adults, we tend to go about our day on autopilot - same old, same old. We miss the nuances, the preciousness or excitement of the moment. We miss life itself.
It doesn’t have to be this way.
Life is happening in the here and now. When we take the time to pause, notice and be curious, it creates an opening for deeper connection and deeper levels of truth.
In these pauses, we create the space for consciousness to reveal itself.
We can’t be curious if we are caught up in the past or future, constantly thinking, striving, or trying to fix something.
For me, it’s less about getting somewhere and more about the intrigue of being here. I often feel like a young child excited about discovering something new in my practice and day-to-day life.
When we let go of the reins, we allow True Nature to lead the way; this is where transformation happens.
Curiousity brings innocence and aliveness to our practice.
Sometimes it can feel like we are a private eye investigating ourselves or our life. We follow the breadcrumbs, feelings, thoughts, clues, and awareness, never knowing what we’ll find on the path of self-discovery.
Sometimes there are clear answers, and sometimes there are not. Still, curious exploration of ourselves always brings us closer to our truth.
How can we begin to explore curiousity more?
Try this:
If someone says something to you or something happens and you react, can you be curious about what part of you just reacted and how it feels in your body?
Or maybe you don’t react because the part of you that usually reacts has been worked with, understood, and integrated into your consciousness. Can you be curious about that?
During the day, can you find a moment to pause and notice your surroundings, your breath, your presence, and your soul’s unique expression?
This is how we begin. Simply and with intention.
May you have moments of magic and wonder as you curiously explore on your own path.
With loving kindness,
Diane