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Day 16 of A Courageous Advent by Justine Froelker

Curiosity is courage in action.

Advent asks us to wait, which feels very opposite of how the holiday season feels.

Waiting doesn’t mean staying still, though.

What if this season, you chose curiosity instead of control?

Curiosity opens us to possibility, to wonder, to seeing things differently, especially in the wait.

Spend your commute in silence, don’t play on your phone waiting in that line, spend lunch having a conversation and not working.

In other words, look up, choose curiosity, and wait.

Ask yourself: What might this moment teach me? What new perspective could I embrace today? What moment must I not miss?

Curiosity is courage in action.

Author:

A Licensed Professional Counselor, Justine Froelker has over 25 years of experience in mental health, personal growth, and professional development. For eleven years, she was certified in Dr. Brené Brown’s work on vulnerability, courage, and empathy. Justine now shares her own curriculum, Courage is Built Here™. This transformative program empowers individuals to live and lead with self-awareness, authenticity, and resilience, building a foundation for courage-centered leadership. In addition to writing her blog since 2013, Justine is an accomplished author of twelve books—including five Amazon bestsellers—Justine has written across genres, from children’s books to in-depth explorations of infertility, faith, grief, and leadership. She has delivered two TEDx Talks, The Permission of the And and The Donut Effect, which highlight her unique perspective on navigating life’s complexities with grace. Justine is a sought-after speaker who travels nationally and presents virtually to global audiences, delivering keynotes, workshops, retreats, and trainings on topics such as leadership, resilience, mental health, coping with burnout, courageous and curious conversations, and fostering cultures of inclusion and belonging. Justine lives in St. Louis with her husband Chad and their two dogs, Gertie and Winston. You’ll often find her volunteering at Wild Bird Rehabilitation—supporting the medical team and feeding hundreds of tiny, hungry babies during baby bird season. And during butterfly season, her home comes alive with the flutter of wings as she raises hundreds of monarch and swallowtail butterflies.

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