A little boy lay in his bed recovering from a short illness.
To help pass the time, his father gave him a pocket compass.
The boy stared at the needle, amazed. Why did it always point north? What invisible force in the “empty” space was controlling it?
That small moment became a trigger—an early spark that shaped his entire future. That boy’s name was Albert Einstein.
Triggers often begin in early childhood. They are simple experiences that awaken wonder and last a lifetime. Parents can offer them intentionally—one spark at a time.
Curiosity begins in childhood, and one trigger can last forever.
