The Quiet Power Of Curiosity
The Quiet Power of Curiosity
Hello all, how are you feeling? How has your summer been? Mine has been pretty adventurous with traveling to New Jersey for a private client, getting to touch a wild male black bear, witnessing the beautiful synergy of native plants, all habitants of nature working together, traveling to Alaska for my own personal medicine work with sacred sacraments, Kambo, Ayahuasca, Satori, Bufo, two Temazcal’s and endless amounts of Hape. I just love what I get to learn from plant and animal medicines and how others hold space. So much to learn and grow from. Please share with me some of your summer adventures, I always love hearing from you.
Today I am called to share about Curiosity. Lately, I have been reflecting on the difference between certainty and curiosity.
I’ve begun to notice how quickly my mind can create a story, draw a conclusion, or believe I understand what something means. Often, those conclusions arrive before I’ve taken the time to become genuinely curious.
Curiosity leaves space.
Space for another perspective.
Space for new information.
Space for understanding.
Space for truth to reveal itself.
Certainty, on the other hand, can quietly close the door. It can convince us that we’ve already figured something out, when in reality, we’ve only interpreted it through the lens of our own experiences, fears or beliefs.
The more I observe myself, the more I realize that curiosity is an act of humility. It acknowledges that I may not have the whole picture. It reminds me that my first interpretation isn’t always the most accurate one. What I choose to do or be after my first interpretation tells me where my growth is.
I’ve also come to see that curiosity isn’t just something we offer others, it is something we can offer ourselves.
Instead of concluding, “This is just who I am,” I can ask, “What else might be true?”
“I don’t want to be right. I want to get curious.” Treenz
Instead of believing, “I know why this happened,” I can wonder, “What haven’t I seen yet?”
Instead of rushing to find an answer, I can trust the wisdom that comes from staying open a little longer.
Some of the greatest growth in my life hasn’t come from finding certainty. It has come from being willing to remain in the question.
As someone who walks alongside others in their healing journeys, I’ve come to appreciate that transformation rarely begins with having all the answers. More often, it begins with a sincere question and the courage to stay present long enough for life to respond.
Perhaps curiosity is one of the greatest gifts we can cultivate, not because it gives us immediate answers, but because it keeps our hearts open to learning, expanding, and seeing more clearly.
For more reflections, images and experiences from Africa, you’re welcome to visit Iboga Journey on Instagram.
@IbogaJourney
And if you feel inspired to give, there is a beautiful farming community in Cameroon rebuilding after a devastating bush fire. Any support is deeply appreciated, Basse
https://gofund.me/37a1be3d
So today I leave you with a question I’ve been asking myself:
Where in my life have I mistaken my interpretation for the truth, and what might become possible if I allowed curiosity to lead instead?
Much love and appreciation to you all.
With gratitude,
Basse,
Treenz
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