I have recently been reminded of important question I often fail to ask myself. The question is, "Why?". I seldom stop and ask myself, "Why, pray tell, am I {fill in the blank}?" Usually I ask the other questions that lead to some rationale for an action: "Who? What? Where? When? and sometimes How?" But often I forget to ask, "Why?" Without the "why" it is easy to get caught up in the facts and the actions, but without an understanding of why one is doing something, one might find oneself in mindless pursuit of soulless goals and objectives. The why is what gives meaning to any and all human activity.
I have this feeling that if I start taking a moment to ask myself why I am participating in a given event, I would often take a different course of action. Perhaps then I would not find myself involved in things I really don't want to be involved in, don't have interest in, or are not really good ways to spend my time. The why of the commitments I make would certainly illuminate the wherefore of how I live my life.
So I will start here and now. For what purpose am I writing this blog? What is the reason I share my thoughts with you, gentle readers? What causes me to go on in a semi-regular fashion? What, dear ones, is my intention? The truth is, I love doing this. I love knowing that someone is out there reading my thoughts and musings. I like getting feedback and the occasional accolade. Bottom line: it makes me feel good. I feel fulfilled in some way. It is a good practice to hone my writing skills. And I truly believe one day it will become something more than just thoughts and musings...whatever that might be.
So next time I am asked to do something, I will surely ask for the who, what, where and when of it; but I will give greater attention to the why of it. Knowing why the door is closed can lead knowing whether it should be opened.
For what purpose, reason, or cause; with what intention, justification, or motive: Why is the door shut? Why do birds sing?
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