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I was a child who constantly asked "Why?"

Mostly, I asked myself.
I wasn't the annoying child who repeatedly, unthinkingly asked "why"
in order to drive my parents crazy. No. [b]I was just so curious about life, myself, others, relationships, reality. [/b]

When I was very young, I was curious about the microbial world. I wanted a high powered microscope so I could study this vast world. I thought about going into[b] medicine[/b], veterinary medicine and then I was enamored by investing my world so much that the TV detective programs, teen mystery "chapter" books and the advancing technology of detective "gadgets".

I seriously thought of becoming a [b]private investigator[/b]. I was that curious. I am STILL curious. I turn over every stone; that appears to be a real stone, covering a real issue. [b]Just because someone says "there's no there there", it tells me that there IS something to discover. [/b]

[b]Then my curiosity lead to creativity[/b]; I was singing and started [b]writing songs[/b], grown out of my writing of poems, short stories, etc. I still sing, write songs and play the Celtic harp (a little, humbly, I pick at it; play arpeggios, harmonies and lead lines) but I was and have always been fascinated in Science. In university, I chose a Bachelor of SCIENCE over a Vocal Performance Degree.

[b]I'm curious about what makes me and others "tick"[/b]. Why are humans so fascinating to me? Sometimes I feel that I am still putting things "under the glass" to get a closer look at what is really going on. [b]I am curious about things that matter,[/b] I hate small talk and believe that THINKING is vital. [c=#BF0080][b]It is not enough to ASK "WHY", it is to listen, gather information and THINK about what we learn.[/b][/c] Surprisingly, it may never lower my intensity toward curiosity; but that doesn't matter to me at all. It has never been my goal to "be curious", I just am.

When you ask a question and you get a response that is angry, confusing or even deflecting. YOU have found something. Secrets don't like to be found out. Watch. Listen. Stop asking and start thinking.
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But isn't the "old wives tale" of "curiosity killed the cat", really a deterrent to think for ourselves? Who wants to really kill their cat??? Curiosity causes a RISK. A risk of discovering and revealing SECRETS that some do not want discovered or revealed. Maybe the cat wasn't killed by curiosity, but "silenced" 🕵️‍♀️ because he knew too much. 🤐 Thanks for provoking me to think about this "innocent" idiom; I don't think its so innocent now. That is one reason why being curious is not about asking questions; as they say, asking questions can get you killed...but watching, listening and thinking. Those are things that are undetectable in your investigations that will help all the pieces of evidence form a picture of what is really happening. You know, like in this world the past year. So much evidence that people do not as "why". There are times like these, when not asking ourselves "why" can lead to our own demise. Thanks for replying...Ms A
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@MsAlaineEYes I can see why you nominated best comment for yourself there.
That’s the most intelligent response I’ve seen on this site in a fair while.
@SW-User If nothing else, I am what I am...I say
[b]"The Bible tells us that "signs and wonders follow those who believe"...well, I say that God made me a sign that make people wonder!!!"[/b] Thanks for the laugh; I need intelligent writing; thank you for yours...seems our "similar worlds" have converged. Others here are "out there", I don't believe that they "get this" and that this virtual writing is a great opportunity to expand our skills and thoughts. Ms A
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@MsAlaineEYes what you are is what I really like so far and yay, made a new friend lol.
Now you got me wondering 😂😂😂
@SW-User Kindred souls. I'd rather have a few friends who "let me be me". That's the kind of new friends that I hold precious also. Your uniqueness shines...I like it.
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It’s the biggest value I see in another human being. Their uniqueness.@MsAlaineEYes
@SW-User Sometimes, it may be the only thing of value that some are able or willing to share with us...then you have to wonder if it is a wall to keep others away...you know, like GOTH??? I saw one couple. Immaculately dressed GOTH. I saw it as a CRY for attention. I really don't like the black lipstick and nails, creepy to me...

I love to discover "diamonds in the rough", the sweet, quiet and unassuming persons who contribute to a conversation with deep insight and passion. Or the "clown", like my first hubby, always entertaining others.
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@MsAlaineEYes I remember the “emo” phase, I used to see that as like a “stay away from me” kind of a glum vibe.

Those diamonds in the rough are very rare gems. Small talk is a starting point but when you catch interest the curiosity for the deep insight comes about.
And heck as for the clown thing. We can’t take life seriously all the time, enjoy the ride, no one gets out alive lol.