Childlike Curiosity

This morning, as I walk and stretch into the day, gratitude fills me. I am thankful for my family, for my health, for the ability to simply move and breathe. I am thankful for opportunities that are before me and for the beauty that has been offered along the way.

It is easy to focus on what’s missing. It’s natural for our eyes to wander toward the gaps, the struggles, or the things we wish were different. But when I pause, when I truly reflect, I realize how much has already been given. There is so much to be thankful for—the warmth of loved ones, the sounds of life around me, the chance to live aligned with purpose.

Gratitude changes my vision. It reminds me of childhood days when life was full of freedom, exploration, and wonder. I remember the joy of receiving a new bike. Even though the streets were the same, the handlebars fresh in my hands made the ride feel brand new. That is the power of curiosity—it makes the familiar feel alive again.

Curiosity is not just for children. As adults, when we nurture a childlike mindset, life regains its freshness. The questions become unending: What can I learn here? What beauty lies around this corner? What is the opportunity in this next step? With curiosity, the ordinary becomes extraordinary, and the world becomes a place to be discovered again.

Today I choose gratitude and curiosity. I accept the beauty. I accept the love. I accept the freshness of life. I let go of what is not and hold onto what is. Each step forward becomes a gift, a reminder that this very moment holds possibility.