Cultivating a Down-to-Earth Curiosity
Astronauts find it hard to fit words to the awe, wonder and curiosity that is felt while experiencing the earth from space. This perspective shift can be profound and translate into a deep sense of responsibility and care upon returning to Earth. One of the Artemis II astronauts recently assigned this homework to space-curious kids: stop and really look at something growing out of the earth. Let yourself be impressed. I invite us all to do this simple exercise in the next couple of weeks, no matter our age! When we come together, we’ll explore what it is to cultivate a curiosity that sees with fresh eyes, a curiosity inclusive of the whole of experience on our blue planet.