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a plea for conscious living - empathy and curiosity

October 26, 2023 • Somer Van • Season 1 • Episode 5

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Let’s be honest about how many times we’re discouraged from being curious. Whether there be social constructs or an actual person preventing you from getting your questions answered- it’s time to get comfortable with being curious. In this episode of Ignite & Inspire Podcast, we talk about the purpose of being curious. It makes you more confident to have clarity and understanding – so let’s get to it! I hope that by the end of this episode, you feel inspired to ask the questions to make you more considerate and humane. Let’s deepen our understanding of the people and world around us.

Key Takeaways

Curiosity drives humanity by making us more aware and understanding of the world and people around us.
Coming from a place of love and authenticity helps to guide our curiosity and establish an open and safe space for others to learn, share, and inquire themselves.
Whether or not you were taught to be authentically compassionate or empathetic, you have the responsibility of making it practice. You can’t want understanding and compassion and not give it yourself.

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