With the popularity of cell phones and ipods with cameras in the United States, pictures and videos are being taken more than ever before in our history. As quickly as they are taken, they are posted on some type of social media outlet. Often times, the video or picture is a small piece of time happening in a greater context. However, people begin weighing in with their opinion or judgement about the event. This happens with news correspondents as well as those in a less official capacity.
Instead of a rush to judgement, what would it mean to remain curious? To ask questions? The best coaching takes place when judgement is suspended and curiosity is released. Yes, curiosity may "kill the cat" but it can lead to more accurate discovery, better decisions and beneficial outcomes when curiosity is chosen over hasty judgement.
Whether it's a recent video or a picture or something that is happening in your life, step back and be curious. Ask questions. Be open to discovery. Listen. Really listen. Stay curious. Suspend judgement. See what emerges. Be curious some more. Ask more questions. In this space, stop. Notice. Now, what do you hear? What do you see? How do you want to be good a steward of this discovery?
Who put the pig in the window? Why is the pig wearing a shirt or a dress? How many stories are in this structure? Someone took the time to balance the pig's legs on the ledge. In what country is this picture made? What is the occasion for the pig being in the window? Who is meant to see this? What "message" is it meant to sent? What is the green on the pigs face? Is the pig wearing nail polish? Is there another pig in the other window that hasn't been opened yet? Is this pig poised to fly?!?
What or who is giving you the opportunity to be curious? To discover? Your choice: rush to judgement or experience rich discovery.