Stay Curious

When you fail to impress

Stay curious.

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If someone doesn't like the way you talk, where you are from, or the way you dress

Stay curious.

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When you struggle for words

Stay curious.

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When you read about, hear about, or experience, things which are surprising, uncomfortable, or unheard 

Stay curious.

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For everything that takes place at home, in your community, on the national or international stage, at work, or at school

Stay curious.

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When things change, and go against the expected systems and rules

Stay curious.

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When health issues persist, in spite of everything you do

Stay curious.

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When people do something, you would never do

Stay curious.

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When your efforts do not pay off, or bear sufficient fruit

Stay curious.

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When you find that you are the odd one out, in an idea, argument, or dispute

Stay curious.

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When everyone wants you to listen to them, but no one wants to hear what you have to say

Stay curious.

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When people try to cajole you into thinking their way

Stay curious.

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When insults and hurtful names are leveled at you

Stay curious.

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When you are accused of hating family, community, faith, or country, because of thinking the way you do

Stay curious.

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Because, it's true, my friend

It's true,

In many circumstances in life,

almost in any circumstance in life,

the smartest thing to do,

amidst all the confusion,

all the cynicism,

and all the conflicting thoughts, and ideas that are presented to you,

the smartest, (and the most gracious, I dare say) thing to do

is for you

...to stay curious.

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Stay curious, my friend.

Stay curious.