The Questions We Carry

Lexile: 740 | Grade: 4

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Some people think answers are the goal. But what if the questions are just as important?

A question is more than a sentence with a squiggly mark at the end. It’s a key. A flashlight. A hand reaching into the unknown.

When you wonder, you grow. When you ask, you begin to see more than what’s in front of you. That’s why questions matter. They open doors that answers alone can’t reach.

You might wonder why the stars don’t fall. Or how a seed knows to become a tree. You might ask, 'What makes someone kind?' or 'Can I try again?'

These aren’t small questions. These are big, brave ones. They say, 'I’m ready to learn,' or 'I care about something more than myself.'

You don’t have to know everything. No one does. But if you keep asking, you’ll keep growing. Even on the days that feel slow or stuck.

So carry your questions. Let them guide you, not scare you. They are signs that your mind is stretching, that your heart is paying attention.

And maybe—just maybe—the best questions don’t lead to just one answer. Maybe they lead to better questions.