The Art of Exploration

People have always been curious of the unknown world around them. This curiosity is a wonderful intrinsic motivator in the exploration of all that is possible.  Exploration is not always a physical looking for answers, but a mental state in which the explorer looks into the way he/she perceives that which is around them.  When looking around actually occurs and others witness it, it is usually some sort of adventure that takes place. Trips to the New World or delving deep into the Amazonian rainforest are perfect examples. On the other hand, there is the mental exploration that takes place within the mind of every person that has ever walked the Earth. This way of looking inward has given society its backbone.  Without the desire of people to think of new and simple ways of completing tasks, society would not have the technology that it has today. Thus, both forms are of equal importance to the world and its many people. 

Devoting one’s self to discovery and advancements in, whether science or geography is a task requiring passion for the work being completed.  A person may want to do this simply because of love for the subject, while others may want to contribute to the greater good of society.  Helping others around the community and even world could be a huge underlying motive for contributions made to every form of exploration.

These passions for discovery makes having a social life difficult as those interested, are constantly looking for ways to improve what they already have accomplished. Building upon previously completed work is the foundation of all forms of discovery, therefore research must be done consistently to continue moving forward in the desired fields. Doing this would include working late and physical exhaustion from constant efforts.