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5 Ways to Engender Wonder in the Everyday
Curiosity is bright and elusive — and even harder to define.
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Throughout history, writers, philosophers and scientists alike have meditated on why we are (or aren’t) curious and what drives this feeling.
Curiosity is a universal human quality that can be challenging to tap into, as it conjures up even more hard-to-nail-down sentiments — like wonder, enlightenment, mindfulness … and creativity.
![HEADLINE: 5 WAYS TO ENGENDER WONDER IN THE EVERYDAY SUBHEAD: Curiosity may have "killed the cat," but according to neuroscientists, our human minds are uniquely built for it. #1 FIND YOUR CURIOUS SIDE [4 axis graph; source: Daniel Berlyne] Epistemic Curiosity — Are you a learner? Do you have a thirst for knowledge? Perceptual Curiosity — Has something new piqued your interest? Specific Curiosity — Is there a piece of information you need to finish a project (or answer a question)? Diversive Curiosity — Are you feeling underutilized or ready for growth? #2 THINK WITH YOUR HANDS PHYSICAL, CONSTRUCITVE PLAY AND PROTOTYPING are ways to ramp up your curious side. So shake things up around the office with preschool materials (and channel your inner Maria Montessori). These tactile objects will open minds and foster idea flow. #3 OPEN UP You don't have to be a Creative (capital C) to be creative in your work and life. But recent research claims you do need to be "OPEN TO EXPERIENCE" AND WANDERLUST. Want to harness your most creative self? Put yourself in a new situation; push yourself outside of your typical experiences. You'll find that sweet spot. #4 PAY ATTENTION Highly curious people practice the art of listening — as well as observation. Approach your next business trip or average work week with a little more WHIMSY AND AN EYE TOWARD ABSORBING INFORMATION. QUOTE “BORDERS ARE WHERE THE ACTUAL ENDS, BUT ALSO WHERE THE IMAGINATION AND THE STORY BEGINS. – AMY PURDY, TED SPEAKER SOURCES: Daniel Berlyne – BBC – http://blogs.scientificamerican.com/beautiful-minds/openness-to-experience-and-creative-achievement/ Quote courtesy of TED](https://tedtalksprod.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/infographic.jpg)