The Roots of Why?
Sometimes I don’t know what’s better or worse, the knowing or the not knowing? I suppose it depends on the answers you are looking for. Diggin through the roots of the question why, I found 99% of what I was looking for, but getting to “why” is where the challenge lies. Peeling back the layers of this powerful 3 letter word, my hope is to encourage you to find your “why” as we look into the essence of ‘why” and uncovering Its roots and significance in our own lives.
The Power of Why
The word “why” holds significant mental importance because it’s a gateway to understanding, curiosity, and introspection. When we ask ourselves or others “why,” it prompts a deeper exploration of motives, reasons, and the underlying meaning behind our thoughts and actions. This is a powerful why of looking at the word why.
- W: Wonder
- H: Harmony
- Y: Yearning
I told you it was powerful, through this 3-letter word lies power for us to explore, contemplate, and to find understanding and peace with our thoughts, behaviors, and actions within ourselves and others.
The Healing Power of Asking Why
Why gives us closure to any answer we seek, it may not be the answer you are looking for when asked the question, or it could be, nevertheless, it gives us closure, and gives us the opportunity to accept the “why” or not. The significance “why” gives us is also found in healing and understanding, in its basic form of curiosity it shows up and reveals the causes. Our mental psyche deserves the task of reason.
From my own experience, as a child I just knew I wanted to change the world. I didn’t know how, but I was going to anyway. Head strong and determined I actually set out aimlessly to accomplish my unset goals.
Fast forward into adulthood, I’m not sure I’ve changed the world, but I do know the world has changed me. It seemed I let life happen to me, I found solace and peace in dreaming, and held on to my childhood limiting beliefs. I came to the realization that I could no longer just dream; I was worth the effort of pursuing my dreams.
Asking, ‘Why?’ is the key to everything. Questions always. Answer the why. –Vickie Gould
The Significance of My Why and it’s Roots
After my mom passed away in 2019, I sat alone many nights asking God why? Asking God so many why’s, He revealed so much to me. Information I was ready to receive and understand. I even found answers to why I did certain things in 1st grade and beyond.
I would ask myself, the hard questions, like why do I isolate myself away from others? The answer: So, I won’t get hurt. Another question I asked myself, why do I set higher expectations than I can currently reach? The answer: So, I don’t have to commit.
I was on a significant path to find and acknowledge to myself that in those questions of “why” I could find my strength. In asking the hard questions, I found a lot of where my anxiety lived and where my limiting beliefs lived.
The process was long and many days I cried over so many mistakes of the past. But, at the same time, I was freeing myself to enjoy a much better future. I was healing my soul and my heart.
Finding the Significance of Your Why and it’s Roots
I believe why is an introspective word with an acceptance hashtag attached to it. Your why and others why look very different. I encourage you to understand yourself better.
So, when you start the process of exploring the essence of why and uncovering its roots of significance in your own life, I believe perspectives will change and acceptance of current realities will keep you in the present; and at the sometime, healing your heart of whatever has held you back and kept feeling stuck.
Look at it in these terms “why” is not just a question; it’s a powerful tool for growth. Embracing the question of “why” enables us to dive deeper into our motivations, beliefs, and actions. It serves as a compass for self-discovery, prompting us to understand our choices, values, and aspirations.
Moreover, the act of asking “why” fosters a personal atmosphere of curiosity and continuous learning. It propels us to seek understanding in various aspects of life, encouraging a mindset of exploration and discovery. Whether in personal development, relationships, or career pursuits, the persistent questioning of “why” opens doors to new insights and perspectives.
In essence, asking “why” is an invitation to connect with our inner selves, understand the world around us, and navigate the complexities of life with intention and purpose. It’s a catalyst for transformation, sparking the flame of curiosity that fuels a lifelong journey of learning and self-improvement.
Resources:
I want to leave you with a few resources that you may find helpful on your journey of why.
Final Thoughts and Words of Encouragement
Search for your own “why”, find peace with them, and move forward with your life with unlimiting beliefs, with excitement, and clear goals of where you want to be in life.
If you find yourself sitting and reflecting on your “why”, ask the deeper questions, for a deeper understanding,
Life can take you by the hand drag you around and beat you up, but at the same time, life can hold your hand and lift you up. It’s all up to you in how it turns out. The essence of “why” and uncovering Its roots and significance lies with you.
So, what is your “why”?
We’ll chat soon,
