One of the oldest phrases we can both remember our grandparents saying to us (and we're sure we are not alone in this!) is "Curiosity killed the Cat".
Like many such passed down phrases, there has to be some historical authority as well as mere nostalgia behind it.
But we are not entirely sure it is fitted to the modern age.
If one goes nosing around a cliff edge ignoring comprehended signs of mortal danger, then of course risk is being created. But is that through curiosity or recklessness?!
Curiosity, per se, surely has to be a good thing?
After all, without curiosity, none of the great inventions of modern or any other times would have come into being.
And isn't it the case that caution and curiosity walk hand in hand?
When, for example, we seek out information to better understand and deal with a stressful situation we find ourselves in, doesn't that count as being cautious as opposed to maverick?
And far from having seen any cats suffer a dastardly demise owing to their curiosity, we have observed them to be one of the most cautious and intelligent creatures of all!
Curiosity (when of course not taken to extremes), far from being a negative, encourages growth, learning, self awareness, endeavour and progress in a world in which the ability to adapt quickly is such an important characteristic to have, but when such adaption requires sometimes self gleaned insight and knowledge.
So, we adopt a strategy of being curious without being obsessive (particularly on expert matters such as medical and legal issues, where we rely heavily on the educated specialists); because the practice of being constructively curious helps reduce anxiety otherwise connected to the relative unknown.
We hope these ideas help and, as always, welcome users own thoughts, experiences and recommendations.