I had the oddest moment earlier, when I realised that I miss Quidditch. I’ve never been much of a fan, I’d turn up to watch matches at school but a certain friend of mine was always convinced that I wasn’t paying enough attention. I got away with it once he made the team, of course, I only really had to turn up then congratulate him afterwards.
Anyway. That friend went on to do this fantastic WWN programme about Quidditch, and in listening I learned a lot. It’s not something I would’ve usually listened to, but opening my mind to it meant that I improved my knowledge on something I didn’t know much about. And now — I mean, I don’t think I’d say I’m the biggest Quidditch fan but I did always check up on the scores. Keep an eye on my favourite statistics. I miss that bit of routine, and I was only very mildly invested in the sport until I listened to something that helped me learn more.
I suppose what I’m trying to say is sometimes it’s worth taking a chance and listening to something or someone new. You never know what you might learn.