I have been told that my mind works in a different way. My friends tease me and call me Sheldon from the big bang theory. Not because he is a scientist but because his mind sees things very differently from others. This point usually comes up when I ask questions. I love asking questions. And usually my mind is thinking of a very far off situation when I ask certain things. That usually confuses people - even my own family. I have had many people complained that I ask them too many questions.

"Why did you ask that question?"
"You should have been a lawyer."
"I have no idea what the answer to that question is. I never thought to ask."

I got these types of comments/questions throughout my life. But I am used to them and I often preface with - I know  - my mind works in a weird way.

I have always loved the company of kids. There are many reasons for it but one of the main reason is because they ask questions with the same type of passion that I do. I love engaging those questions and encouraging them to question everything. Lately I have been listening to my nephew and niece ask a thousand questions. As they develop their language skills and get more exposure, their questions have started to get very interesting.

Last week, my nephew asked his mom (my sister) - "Is dying the only way to go to heaven?"

I was very surprised. I felt sorry for my sister cause that is a tough question to answer. But it is a fascinating question. The idea that there is something remarkable that awaits but only after you are done with this life is a complex topic. And particularly hard one to sell to kids.
So much depth in a question - often more than in an answer for me.