Did you know there’s a thin line between fear & curiosity?

We are born as inquisitive, creative babes. When we’re kids, we explore the world and ask questions like mini scientists.

But then we get used to coloring inside the lines.

The structure and culture of our society indoctrinates us to abandon our free-flowing creative impulses.

It’s in the way we are taught to follow the rules; the left-hemisphere-dominant ways in which we are educated; and the way our institutions favor hierarchies and reward competition.

Sadly, for most people, our anxiety ramps up the older (and more socially indoctrinated) we get. Anxiety hampers our sense of safety and dampers or prevents our curiosity. And our interests are relegated to the back-burner or abandoned entirely so we can focus on winning socially, gaining approval, following rules, and getting promotions. Climbing up that ladder until we retire, and we suddenly realize our lives have passed us by.

In other words…

We’re indoctrinated to listen to and address our fears, more than follow our curiosity or creativity.