Welcome to my blog, Curating Curiosity. In an attempt to just start, this first post will likely be a spew of word vomit. But, it is finally something (please bear with me, as I get back into consistently writing, I hope the quality will improve).
I grew up loving writing, arguing, learning, and just thinking, but I never really found the one thing I could confidently call mine. I have moved through life as a generalist, someone who bounces from one thing to the next, possessing a mediocre to slightly above average skill set and knowledge base for a multitude of things. I used to think this was a weakness, a character flaw (and sometimes still do), but more and more I realize the power and beauty in this. I am embracing my curiousness. Loving all things and moving through vastly different seasons has taught me to see the unity in complexity, the forest through the trees.
I am afraid a lot of the world is backing away from complexity, instead retreating into silo’d echo chambers that shelter from the grey, the nuanced, the messy middle that dominates our human experience. These spaces erase the intricate web and replace it with palatable brands, predictable opinions, and an endless scroll of sameness. I crave the grey, it allows for questions, it begs for questions. I crave seeing the breadth and diversity of humanity - a burly lifter who happens to love crocheting or the polite, small blonde woman whose weekend hobby is monster trucks. Unfortunately, more and more people are defining themselves singularly, “I am a Republican, Christian, Lesbian, Vegan,
\[insert label / narrowly defined identity here\]”. This pigeon holing is stifling curiosity. Without curiosity, we lose connection, awe, exploration, growth, and change. Without curiosity, we miss out on the best parts of being human.
I have begun to peruse other blogs and the thing I love the most is the authenticity and uniqueness they exude. SO many people loving and writing about anything and everything - from their pet chicken to God’s existence. They are people rejecting narrow identities and demonstrating continuous learning and curiosity in their own lives. I want to be a part of this camp. The camp that 1) spends their time wisely by cultivating invaluable skills (writing, storytelling, introspection) 2) is wildly curious about everything, with no limits. I want to be fiercely aware of myself and the world around me.
“Why?” is just the spring board. From there we dive into deepening our understanding of ourselves and the world around us. No subject is too small nor too holy to be questioned. Why is a powerful spell, when cast it can reveal false beliefs, buried pain, and redirect the course of life. This blog is me evoking my magic, staying curious, and being open to where that takes me.