This post is part of a series on 12 Words. Curiosity is my word for January.
As a coach, I’m very familiar with Curiosity. Curiosity is a hallmark of being a coach. As a coach, I know that the client has their own wisdom and perspective, and that it is not helpful for me to come to our coaching conversation with an overlay of my own perspectives and assumptions.
A whole chapter is devoted to Curiosity in the book “Co-Active Coaching: New Skills for Coaching People Toward Success in Work and Life.”
What is it to intentionally bring the energy of Curiosity into the living of my life?
It means being not only open and receptive but free – as much as humanly possible – of assumptions and preconceived perspectives, for myself, not just for my clients.
Additionally, to me, it means showing up to my life with a spirit of possibility, rather than limitation.
And, it always means that I’m committed to presence, being like a fertile field of awareness and “awake-ness.”
Fresh seems to be the sister of Curiosity. Being Curious is like standing at the edge of an unknown territory. This, I am committed to practice in my life. It seeing with news eyes.
How do you live with a Curious nature in your life?
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