I'm Emily P. Freeman and welcome to the next right thing.

You're listening to episode 183.

This is a podcast about making decisions,

but it's also about making a life.

If you struggle with decision fatigue,

chronic hesitation, or if you just need a few minutes away

from the constant stream of information,

and the sometimes delightful,

but also distracting hum of entertainment,

well, you're in the right place for a thoughtful story,

a little prayer, and a simple next right step.

But first, let's chat about today's sponsor KiwiCo,

where a few days shy of the official first day of summer,

and with my kids out of school

and exploring new hobbies and interests,

I found myself reflecting on my own childhood summers,

like designing things with my sister,

trying new recipes in the kitchen with my mom,

and exploring my creativity through writing.

Everything I loved about summer as a kid

has a thread of curiosity running through it.

If you're looking for a way to encourage your kids' curiosity,

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