Wondering

Markayla Victoria Madill
3 min readMay 29, 2024

Wondering is a remarkable aspect of human nature. It’s all about curiosity, imagination, and the desire to explore and understand the world around us. Knowledge is more than powerful, it is empowering.

In our everyday lives, wondering elicits our creativity and fuels our thirst for knowledge. It encourages us to question things, seek answers, and think critically.

Wondering allows us to see the world through different lenses, finding beauty and inspiration in the simplest of things. It opens up new possibilities and helps us grow as individuals.

When we wonder, we engage our minds in a process of discovery. We start asking questions like “Why?” and “How?”

This curiosity leads us to seek out information, explore different perspectives, and gain a deeper understanding of the world. Wondering keeps our minds active and sharp, constantly seeking out new knowledge and experiences.

Wondering also fosters a sense of awe and appreciation for the world around us. It allows us to marvel at the wonders of nature, the complexity of the universe, and the achievements of humanity. By wondering, we develop a greater appreciation for the beauty and intricacies of life.

Throughout history, many groundbreaking discoveries and inventions have come from individuals who were driven by their sense of wonder. From scientific breakthroughs to technological advancements, wondering has played a crucial role in shaping the world we live in today.

In conclusion, wondering is a powerful force that drives our curiosity, fuels our creativity, and helps us understand the world. It’s an essential part of being human and allows us to experience the greatness of life.

Keep asking questions, and never stop exploring the wonders that surround you. There is so much wondering to do.

Wondering is a gateway to the unknown.

A series of questions.

Do you ever wonder what could be?

Do you ever want to know what you could see?

There is so much to know, leading me to wonder, what do we actually need to know?

Where should I go?

How do we know the right thing to do is actually the right thing to do?

I can see why it is so easy to get lost; life has a lot to offer.

However, most of what is actually accessible is not what is best for overall growth and development.

Today, society lacks original thought.

With constant reboots and nothing new.

Why is originality so hard to reach?

Why is being inquisitive outside of the norm?

Inquisition, a word of both fear and intrigue.

Inquisition, a chapter of human history I have recently learned about.

A reminder of the dangers of unchecked authority.

The inquisitors believed in cleansing the world of heresy, with determined conviction.

Among this dark era, there were some who sought to resist.

Voices of reason, who challenged the inquisitor’s list.

Philosophers and thinkers, with minds that were bold.

They questioned all of the methods and stories that were told.

Though the times have changed, the lessons remain.

To question, to seek truth, and to break free from the chain.

So lets acknowledge, the importance of freedom, the courage we should not lack.

the dark era of inquisition may be a thing of the past, but the spirit of inquiry will forever last.

My favorite conspiracy is that we don’t have to question anything and that everything will be fine.

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