Day of Wonder
“The world is my country,
The human race is my race.
The spirit of man is my god,
The future of man is my heaven.”
Robert Falcon Scott
Robert Falcon Scott, the famed Antarctic explorer, left behind more than just records of his journeys. Through his diaries, we glimpse not only the harsh beauty of the polar landscape but also the depth of human courage, curiosity, and resilience. Explorers like Scott remind us that the human spirit is driven by a desire to understand more about the world, about life, and ultimately, about ourselves.
In the process of recovering from Eating Distress/Eating Disorder, we are called to become explorers in our own right. This journey isn’t always easy, but one powerful emotion can help guide us: curiosity. It’s an emotion often overlooked, yet it holds the key to transformation. Curiosity invites us to look closer, to ask questions, to open ourselves to new perspectives and possibilities.
So often we find ourselves saying we’re bored or stuck. But boredom is rarely about a lack of stimulation, more often, it’s a lack of connection. When we choose curiosity, boredom vanishes. Every moment becomes an opportunity to learn, to grow, to rediscover.
Make today a day of wonder. Be curious, not just about the world, but about yourself. Ask: Who am I? Who do I want to become? What brings me joy? What dreams have I set aside? How well do I truly know myself and those around me?
These questions don’t need immediate answers. Let them unfold naturally, like petals of a flower in the sun. The point is not to rush toward a destination, but to begin the journey of discovery. To wonder is to awaken. To be curious is to care.
Affirmation: Today, I choose to be curious.
