Tuesday, September 12, 2006

What if I'm not trait-curious?

A strong sense of curiosity is a fixed trait that a person either has or doesn't have. However, even if a person isn't naturally curious, s/he has the ability to cultivate or train her- or himself to be more that way.

Everyone is interested in something, but social pressures often inhibit these instincts. For example, many people played an instrument when they were younger, but don't today because they're not in band or orchestra and it would seem bizarre to play the trombone on your own.

There's no agreed-upon definition of what an adult or young adult should be, and that really surprises many people who have already boxed themselves out of many activities which have the potential of bringing a person much joy.

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