Journal 13

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Curiosity
Curiosity is a dominant motivator of the biological-based system; it leads to essential discoveries and exploration of the unknown, it can also be nurtured and developed. Humans have different levels of curiosity, they all have an innate desire to resolve uncertainties even if the outcomes are unpleasant, but the same curiosity can be used to enhance life experiences making them more enjoyable. Therefore, it is essential first to think and consider the consequences of our choices.
Curiosity improves our well-being and adds value to our lives (Kashdan 482). One of the ways I have experienced it pleasantly is through my social relationship. My partner and I have maintained a relationship for a long time without breaking up; this is because both of us are interesting and very responsive. The curiosity makes us incline in ways that lay a foundation for the development of a good relationship. We normally ask questions and take an interest in learning about each other; we keep interactions playful and interesting, leading to a good relationship.
On the other hand, curiosity helps us to find the meaning and sources of life. This purpose can be found in something that set free our fascination and natural curiosity. Normally, being passionate about anything makes you want to know more about it, and the more the curiosity in you; the more you are to note and learn it. When the curiosity range and depth increases, it widens the number of opportunities for experiencing the most inspiring and exciting things in life.

However, curiosity can lure human to seek info with predictably warning significances (Spielberger 221). While driving, I saw a fatal accident ahead due to flooding. Due to curiosity, I wanted to know what would happen to the car floating. Consequentially, the results were unpleasant. Those who weren’t at the scene were unhappy because they wanted to know more about the accident. Lastly, if the harmful effects of flooding are first considered, we can prevent ourselves from overwhelming curiosity and end up in accidents.
In conclusion, from my encounters; I can state that; while curiosity can be a blessing, it can also be a curse. There many moments where we tend to look for answers to satisfy our curiosity and setting the outcomes aside. Again, if researchers are right, then we can still take a risk knowing the unpleasant consequences.

Work cited
Kashdan, Todd B., and Frank D. Fincham. “Facilitating curiosity: A social and self‐regulatory perspective for scientifically based interventions.” Positive psychology in practice (2004): 482-503.
Spielberger, Charles D., and Laura M. Starr. “Curiosity and exploratory behavior.” Motivation: Theory and research(1994): 221-243.