Who Remembers Curious George?
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Who Remembers Curious George?
How the little monkey can help us grow
Remember that brilliant little monkey, Curious George? I cheered his risk-taking. I giggled at his messes. I loved his adventures. George’s inquisitiveness often led him into trouble, but he charmed his way out of it with sincerity and passion. His adventures taught both him and the reader something new.
Curiosity offers growth. And like Curious George’s adventures, it can be fun. Not only that, but research suggests that curious individuals tend to learn more effectively and retain information better. Curiosity stimulates the brain, leading to better memory. I don’t know about you, but I need all the help I can get.
Curiosity and creativity share a symbiotic relationship, with curiosity acting as a driving force for creative thinking.
So how can we grow our curiosity? Ask questions. Pause. Use different senses to discover a new angle. Curious individuals tend to engage in divergent thinking and generate solutions to problems. People who are curious are more likely to approach situations with an open mind and explore different possibilities, leading to new ideas and unconventional solutions.
If you’re a writer, write something out of your genre. Last year, I was in a funk and struggling with some personal matters. I paused my writing project and stepped out of my wheelhouse. I began to write a play. I didn’t read plays, so I got curious. I asked for suggestions, went to the library, and began to read. I watched a few online and went to the theater when I could. During one particular performance, my curiosity took a step forward. I began digging deep and brainstormed ideas. Soon, I had a working idea. That play is now complete, and I’ll be submitting it soon.
If you’re an artist, try a new medium. I’ve tried many. Some you’ll like and some you won’t, but if you don’t get curious, you’ll never know. My curiosity about different art mediums led me down a fabulous rabbit hole, and I now sell mixed-media pieces at various coffee houses and art co-ops. But the goal of being curious shouldn’t be to sell or to produce. The goal of getting curious to play and expand your creativity. Let yourself explore. Grow.
The possibilities to get curious are endless. If writing and art aren’t your thing, cook up something new, watch a documentary instead of a drama, play with Legos, or explore a garden. Let me know in the comments what you try. I may try it, too.
Channel Curious George and have fun!
Quotes for the Soul!
“We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because we’re curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths.”
“Imagination is the beginning of creation. You imagine what you desire, you will what you imagine, and at last, you created what you will. ”
“Curiosity is one of the great secrets of happiness. ”
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WRITING:
creative writing
journaling
personal memoir
essays
parent-child inspo
where to begin?
ART:
art journaling
collage making
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inspiration decks
gelli printing
alcohol inks
Who?
folks looking for creativity
folks wanting direction
family fun
book clubs
friend gatherings
YOU!
Thanks for reading. Creativity is not a command performance, but I hope you’ll stay and become inspired. If you know someone interested in creative endeavors, please forward this on!