The dozens of questions asked by my grandchildren make me wonder if curiosity promotes happiness. When provided with an answer, their eyes sparkle. I often struggle to find an appropriate answer to the questions. What’s more, once provided with an answer more questions ensue. Children’s endless questions demonstrate their eagerness to discover the world. They […]
Curiosity in retirement
Nurturing Curiosity in Retirement
Last week, when my six-year-old granddaughter was visiting for her weekly ‘date’ with me, she posed questions about why leaves on trees change colour in autumn, fall off, and re-generate in spring. She asked, “Wouldn’t it be easier for the tree to keep its leaves all the time”? We were admiring the yellow, red and […]
