Friday, December 30, 2011

The Value of Why

It’s every person’s worst nightmare. A child continuously asking, “Why?” I’m going to join them. Why? I can explain.

“Why?” is a question that shows a desire to know more and better understand the reasoning behind something. That’s really not a bad thing. Why? It’s because this desire fuels learning.

There is nothing that you will ever know absolutely everything about. You can always did deeper and learn more. This simple three-letter question can always point to increased depth. Why? It can lead you to reasons for facts, the reasons behind these reasons, and the reasons behind the reasons behind the reasons.

Curiosity is healthy, and we need to embrace it. While some kids may repeat themselves with a legitimate intent to bug adults, they are definitely on to something. Why? They are the ones who want to know more and to learn.

Why? We are born with curiosity, but that curiosity is usually stifled as we grow older.

Why? Because we let people harm our curiosity.

Why? We want to fit in with people who have already abandoned curiosity.

Why? We are no longer self-sufficient and need to be able to work well with these people if we want to have decent lives.

Why? I could go on, but perhaps I shouldn’t try to answer every question in one day.

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