🖋️ The Lioness Journals | December 8, 2025
When I was a child, I asked questions about everything. In fact, my brother would probably argue that as soon as I learned I could talk, I never stopped for a single minute. I wanted to know how things worked, why something was blue instead of pink, and why isn’t it Christmas all year around (just kidding on that one).
But as I moved into adulthood, into a full-time job, and into building a career, I stopped questioning as much. I lost some of that child-like curiosity that fuels our learning. In fact, I’ve realized of late that I have spent many of my adult years not questioning things enough—taking something at face value when, in fact, there's considerable information that deserves to be explored and understood.
Sometimes I envy that child-like curiosity when I see it in toddlers or preteens, because they still have that insatiable curiosity without boundaries. They aren’t afraid to ask the questions—they just ask. And when they see a new object or something in motion for the first time, the image of wonderment and pure delight on their faces — well, it’s just priceless.
How did we become adults and lose that sense of wonder? Is there some unspoken rule that says you can’t ask questions or be curious anymore once you’re an adult?
For me, I didn’t so much lose my curiosity, as I became cautious of speaking up. There was an experience that left an unpleasant mark on me as a preadolescent: I was in 7th grade, and I believe it was History class. The teacher asked a question to the classroom. Of course, I’ve always been the extrovert, and thought I knew the answer. So I raised my hand, gave the response that I knew just had to be correct. And then sat back, smiling in victory.
Only… that isn’t the end of the story.
As soon as I answered the question, the class erupted in laughter—including the teacher!!!! I felt my eyes stinging, filling with tears, and I wanted to just melt into the chair I was sitting in and disappear. I was sure the answer was right, but it apparently was way off base.
And my teacher, with all his well-intended thoughts, looked at me (as he was still laughing, mind you) and said “We’re not laughing at you, we’re laughing with you!”
Except, I wasn’t laughing.
And I stopped asking and answering questions after that. For quite some time.
As an adult, I now recognize the importance of questioning my beliefs—not in terms of right or wrong, but in terms of: Do these beliefs still serve who I am and where I am now?
Am I settling for what I’ve been taught is true—without questioning it, without challenging the foundation underneath it? If I am being honest—my answer would be “probably”—and that is not how I want to remain.
So, this week, I encourage you to re-awaken the curiosity you once had as a child—when everything “new” gave you that incredible sense of awe, wonderment, and “Ooohhh, what is that?” vibes.
Instead of being a settler—accepting our belief systems at face value—let’s boldly be seekers—finding and embracing the truths that meet us where we are and truly serve our values, ethics and morals as adults.
“Let your curiosity speak up again. Let it interrupt your patterns. Let it lead you somewhere new."
— from Roar Like A Woman
— With Gratitude,
Ronda 💛
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This month, we are exploring what it means to Awaken Curiosity — because having a curious mind allows us to grow in ways we may never have imagined. And growth ensures we don’t stand within our comfort zones too long.
If you’re ready to explore more ways to awaken your child-like curiosity, join me inside Roar Like A Woman, especially Part V.
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