I remember the day I was reminded about the joys of curiosity. I was hiking with my best friend. We hit the trail early in the morning. That's the best time to smell nature's perfume and feel the gentle warmth of the sun's morning rays. We had a great hike. On our return in the early afternoon, as we rounded the last bend, I could see the canyon road and my parked car. I glanced at my watch and noticed it was 2:00 p.m. The exact time I planned to finish my hike. I felt a rush of pride about my ability to manage my time and always do everything on a schedule.

As we reached the road, my friend glanced toward the creek. There sitting on the edge of the water was a mutual friend - Ardean Watts, the director of music at our local university. We shouted, "Hey Ardean! What are you doin'?" He motioned for us to come over. "Look," he said. "Get down here really close. See? I'm watching a spider spinning its web." I was taken aback and a little bit envious. I couldn't remember the last time I watched a spider spinning its web, but I know I was a child. How about you?

Curiosity, like spontaneity, can lace our life with microbursts of joy. It's a natural skill we all had when we were children. We can practice the skill anytime, anyplace. Curiosity keeps us plugged into life and enriches our time. Look for a curiosity opportunity every chance you have.

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