Better than plastic surgery
Joni Mitchell has a song, Happiness is the best facelift, but curiosity is an equally effective anti-aging device. If you want to stay youthful and energetic, consider the role of curiosity in your life. As kids, many of us were not encouraged to be curious: Remember, curiosity killed the cat, my grandma told me when I asked too many questions. At the time (age 5) I shut up and obeyed her, but I wish I had replied with, But Grandma, Ill bet that cat had a fabulous 9 lives before he died.
Curiosity in the world
Curiosity is enthusiasm about your own life and that of others. Its about being out there in the world, not all wrapped up in your neurotic little self. Curiosity is questioning, wondering, and pondering. Reading can be a great way to experience curiosity: you can travel the world and meet the most bizarre and amazing people without leaving your sofa. Travel is another way to express your curiosity about the world. When you go to different places, you leave your comfort zone behind: new people, places, things and customs keep you alert and pose questions like: Why do they do that? or What would I be like if I grew up here?...