Curiosity itself is interesting. Some people seem totally incurious about anything. This doesn’t equate to them not having an ounce of curiosity.

It simply means that they are content with where they are. I’ve heard it said to be cautious of people who aren’t curious because they lack the hunger to learn. If we don’t learn, we don’t grow.

If we don’t grow, we lack perspective, experience and maturity. Some people say they don’t enjoy learning.

Perhaps it’s actually because they haven’t encountered any topic that ignites their drive to learn. Yes, I’m not answering the prompt directly.

However, I’m curious about the state of incuriosity. Learning is a must. Even hobbies can promote learning and growth.

So, nobody is truly incurious. Incuriosity is a topic for another post.

Aside from incuriosity, I’m curious about numerous subjects. Asking me to pick one topic is akin to asking me to run like Flash or fight like Batman.

Though that’s reality, I will pick two topics to underline here. I’m not writing about them in a particular order of importance. All of these topics are dear to me.

Storytelling

I often say that stories connect people. This isn’t a revelation; I think saying stories connect people to one another is something that most people probably hold as true.

I’ve yet to meet someone who dislikes stories or doesn’t believe they are vehicles through which we learn and relate to others. In fact, I believe that even people who wouldn’t call themselves storytellers are storytellers in some sense.

Nearly everyone tells stories. One might not be a novelist, but they sure know how to attract and keep listening ears while telling a story at a party or over a meal.

Just telling someone about the happenings of one’s day is, in my opinion, storytelling. Granted, some are more gripping storytellers than others, but everyone tells stories.

I can make a stronger case for this but won’t do so here. The point I’m making is simple. We’re all storytellers.

I am more drawn to the how and why behind stories than my friends who don’t tell stories for fun or as a career.

People who wear the hat of “creative” or “storyteller” know what I’m talking about. I’m a journalist who reports news stories.

I’m equally passionate about creating stories for other mediums and of other genres. Comedy, science fiction and action are creative interests of mine.

I nerd out on behind-the-scenes commentary and footage from movies. I love not only writing stories but understanding and seeing just how they come together technically to forge a film.

Movies are great but so are books. If I want to become a better storyteller, I watch, listen to, and read the stories of other artists.

Watching movies is fun, but avoiding books and even audiobooks is to miss out on rich and enriching modes of consuming stories.

People who are fascinated by or who are determined to become an illusionist are curious about the tricks and learn how they are done.

I tell news stories and write fiction and want to do it better. So, I study other storytellers and the stories birthed from their drive to inspire, inform and entertain.

The next time you watch a film, dive into a book, listen to a song or gaze at a piece of art, try going beyond consuming it for entertainment. Ask yourself why or how it was crafted. You just may discover a passion inside you to tell stories.

Astronomy

For the unfamiliar, astronomy is the study of space. I won’t write about it in great detail in this post but may write about this hobby of mine at a later date.

I’m not an astronomer, but I am captivated by this field of study. Though the night is dark, it isn’t without light.

The moon, stars, sun and more shout with great volume and vibrance. I will never pass up the opportunity to visit observatories and planetariums.

If anyone hasn’t had the pleasure but is able to attend, I highly encourage a visit to both an observatory and a planetarium. They are relaxing and informative experiences.