tertiary · Wisdom

Exploration

Part of the Character Strengths Wheel

What is Exploration?

A natural impulse to investigate, wander into the unfamiliar, and ask questions that others overlook. Explorers are energised by the unknown rather than threatened by it.

When you might feel exploration

Exploration is a specific form of curiosity, which itself is a type of wisdom. You might experience this feeling in situations where wisdom is present, particularly when the circumstances align with the nuances that define exploration.

Emotional Hierarchy

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