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Category: Thinking
We often hear colleagues say, "Think outside
of the box," but it seems that people seldom follow this familiar advice. Most are happy to carry on with their routine, doing
things the way they always have, despite their vast potential to achieve more, or reach their would-be greatest successes.
To
truly break free from the mold, be curious and imaginative. Ask unique questions, and think about possibilities. All improvements
come from exploring alternative ways of doing things.
Perhaps we are taught to avoid being curious or imaginative.
Indeed, curious and imaginative people are usually thought to be children and creative professionals, such as actors, artists,
or writers, a group often stereotyped as frivolous. In addition, curious children are usually depicted as those who stir up
trouble or chaos.
Nothing could be further from the truth. Creativity abounds in all professions, and curiosity ushers
in great breakthroughs for all humankind. Thomas Alva Edison's invention of the light bulb provided a great step forward for
the world, yielding progress for all. So, how could his curiosity have been wrong?
Robert Stuberg encourages people
to think about the happiness and fulfillment that is linked to our imagination: "...some people may associate imagination
with children, but what's wrong with that? If more people remembered what it was like to be a child and looked at the world
through childlike eyes, then their lives would be more exciting and filled with wonder, and their destinies could be expressed
with the confidence and certainty of a young mind who can vividly embrace his or her future." – From "Creating Your
Ultimate Destiny," Session 6.
Curiosity and imagination empowers you to transform your entire life. You can develop
new insights, find inspiration, or find new direction simply by asking "What if...?" and thinking of the possibilities.
Be
innovative in your thinking to find a new, positive outlook and fill yourself with a better source of energy. Without curiosity
and imagination, you cannot see all the possibilities and opportunities that can empower your future.
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