Questions

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. 
I wondered that same thing as a kid. There's a story in the bible where someone gets to ride a chariot to heaven without dying. I always wished I could be the second person to take that ride.

On another note. I play a similar role to you when it comes to the type of questions I ask and people thinking them strange. Sometimes they find it strange and odd. sometimes they find my curiosity a breath of fresh air and like that someone takes such an interest. 

These days I've gotten better at asking direct questions though. I've learned that sometimes direct questions have a better effect. Especially in professional settings. 

In personal fun settings though... i still like long distance questions lol
2021-04-14 17:47:16
I think I have one of those oddball minds, too, when it comes to questions. 
2021-04-14 18:21:06
Brandon I never would've thought that you would be similar to us when it comes to questions. In fact I would think that you would be one of the most direct of questioners. lol

Or do you mean you are an oddball when it comes to questions in a different way?
2021-04-15 17:19:09
I just know many times I ask questions, the response is "Oh I never thought of that!" 
2021-04-15 20:28:09
So it looks like Adagia has collected a bunch of misfits and weirdos writing their heart out. 
2021-04-15 23:59:30
No substitute to in-personal conversations Sir Abe. Especially for weird questions. 
2021-04-16 00:00:08

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