E for Explore

I like to think of myself as an explorer. To explore makes me happy. To me, exploring is about being curious, open and interested - to new ideas, knowledge, people, places, cultures and last but not least: to myself. Because to me, exploring is about daring to do what you dream about doing with your life. Small dreams. Big dreams. It doesn't matter as long as they are your dreams.

Follow your dreams, wherever they lead. 

I think if you know yourself and your core values it also easier to be open to other ways of thinking, and to know if you want to adapt a new knowledge or not. Why be protective about "your way to do it", when there might be a better way, or an alternative way? Why not renovate your favorite dish with some spices from another cuisine? Why not add some exotic moves to that dance? 

That said, please note that maybe not all are exploring souls. And that is ok. If your old aunt does not want to renovate her recipe with hot spices, that's ok, and if your friend strictly object to having some weird dance moves added to her dance, that's ok too. The joy of exploring is that you can adapt what you like, and what you feel does not fit in your life, you can let be. So let it go and move on - following your own exploring trail and your own dreams - wherever they might take you. 

Definition of exploring: 

- to look at (something) in a careful way to learn more about it : to study or analyze (something)
- to talk or think about (something) in a thoughtful and detailed way
- to learn about (something) by trying it 

What kind of exploring do you do? Please share.

1-30 April 2015 I participate in the A to Z blogger challenge, and this post is written as a part of that challenge.My theme for the challenge is Happiness. I hope you enjoy coming along.