Curiosity and trying new things

Mussel Soup

One of the most important skills in life is the ability to be curious and willing to try new things. Throughout the travel portion of our course, our comfort zone has been pushed, whether it's been with being away from home, or trying new foods, we are constantly pushing our boundaries and exploring ourselves at the same time as we explore Denmark. This is one of the most important things in life as curiosity allows you to grow and become a better person. Today an example of this was trying mussel soup. We were able to sort mussels and chop vegetables, and then make a mussel soup for everyone to try. Being willing to try things that you haven't done before is important. One of the most interesting comments during the soup tasting was about school children that come to the same organization, Havhøst. Our guide said that the biggest problem with kids trying mussels for the first time was their parents or teachers being around, and that given their own opportunity to help in the process, they are more willing to try mussels. 

Another part of being curious is being willing to ask questions and try to push the limits. An example of this today was when we stopped at Empirical, which labels itself as a flavor company. Although they were closed we decided to knock and see if we could get in to look around for a minute. Well not only did we get to look around, but we even got to try a few of their drinks and have a great learning experience with one of the chefs. The importance of asking questions allows new opportunities that may not have been possible otherwise and opens more doors than you could ever imagine. The American author, Peter McWilliams, once said, "Comfort zones are most often expanded through discomfort." I believe that there is nothing more true than this, and that the only way we grow as individuals is through pushing what the boundaries of our comfort zone look like. 

Cans at Empirical