Why do we do the things we do?

It is human nature to explain, to analyze and to exert effort to understand.  When have you asked, why did I not behave differently before? Maybe you have been motivated by love or negative vibes.  Maybe you evoke curiousity, confusion, regret or surprise. 

It is also human to choose to be oblivious. Has it ever occurred to you that you need not explain everything you feel inclined to do? Have you ever thought that some unconscious motivations are meant to remain mysterious?  How do you tell when to leave it alone?

You may reflect on who you dated at a certain period in your life, why you accepted a particular invitation, why you refused an opportunity or jumped at a job that no longer appeals.  You may ask what prompted you to rebel against a set of rules, or what caused you to stop listening to your inner self.  Your answer at this moment will differ from your past assumptions.  That is because you are constantly growing to better understand.

Some people never ask why? Other people never stop asking why or, do not believe they know how to change their behavior. If you have ever wondered why you permit yourself to ask questions, why you choose to listen to or ignore external advice or, why you permit yourself to stop caring, these questions are less useful to you than acknowledging feelings that go with them. After all, purpose and perception change perpetually inside. 

Comments

[Evita]

This is a great post to reflect on Liara!

I know so many people that never ask why and go through life in one constant state and one usually of unconsciousness. Although I do not judge their decisions, I cannot imagine living like that. Life is so beautiful and full of so many opportunities and not to question seems like not living to me. But even more importantly questioning consciously, ah that really ignites my passions within!

[Alexys Fairlfield]

Hi Liara,
What a lovely post. I am often amazed at how rapidly we evolve - faster than we think. Who we are today is no one like we will be tomorrow. In fact sometimes, change is so rapid that we do question why we are not excited or perturbed by things in which we once were. All part of the evolution of life.

[Bruno LoGreco]

Great post liara! Asking "why" is confusing. It sometimes leads a person into a vicious cycle of self-analysis of why they behave or react the way they do. It Won't be long before they are hard on themselves. But if you allow yourself to feel, as you say, that is the key to unlocking the real reason behind the why's.

[Liara Covert]

Evita, if you choose to believe that human beings exist in the physical world because they are imperfect, then you begin to understand why you exist where you are at this moment. Some people evolve to believe they are alive to raise awareness of and to eliminate their sense of imperfections. You exist to rediscover your authentic self. In order to do that, you are invited to work through those conditioned thoughts and feelings that are not you. To become aware that you do not think and behave like certain people is a stage in raising your awareness. As you realize what you are not, you move closer to understanding what you truly are. You notice more what you move beyond.

[Liara Covert]

Alexys, evolution is a process where human beings come to understand the natural laws that govern not only the physical world, but also world beyond this. You gain insight into the idea that everything does not assume physical form. Individuality is expressed in personality and in other forms of energy you have yet to grasp. You progress based on your awareness of signposts that continue to point the way. Some people believe spirit communicates in metaphores and parables. As you become aware of spiritual truths, you sense meaning in forms you choose to see. You believe in what prompts your soul to grow.

[Liara Covert]

Bruno, if a person permits his mind to create the vision of a vicious circle, then this is was ensues. People underestimate the power of their own thoughts. Discomfort and restlessness are often misinterpreted. People assume these feelings are to be ignored or avoided whan they are the very things that can lead you to expanded awareness. Misunderstanding is dissolved as your life experience gives you new points of reference. Nobody shapes your perception but you. Nobody can enlighten another person but that person. Honest self-examination is not offensive. You have been given a questioning mind. You are encouraged to use it to help yourself and anyone who is willing to listen.

[soulMerlin]

I appreciate your penultimate paragraph. As I develop, I change not only my present and future...but also my past.

henry

[Liara Covert]

Henry, human beings do not change events, only their perception and self-undertanding. Any sense of past, present and future, is a human creation imagined to break down events enable you to rethink your place in them. As your awareness evolves, your sense of time does too. Time and space are illusions you create to learn more about right now.