Recently, I’ve been processing a significant decision. As such, the little adult in me is getting a serious workout! Researching, meeting with several advisors, and finally consulting with an attorney have all been steps in this journey. But the more information I glean the more I’m learning or being reminded the importance of the WHY! 

Information by itself is just that – information. Without all the pieces or too many related pieces, information can become confusing. Information with an application can lead to action and a job completed. But the passion, discernment, power, and wisdom come from information with a WHY. The why is what distinguishes leaders from minions, owners from consumers, and inventors from shoppers. The why is what motivates us to keep going when the circumstances say to give up. 

As I’ve been reading contracts and fine print, attending sessions and consults, and discussing experiences and methods – it’s so easy to become swept up in the details. But what I’m realizing is that everything exemplified, stems from a why. I’m only seeing people’s EXPRESSION or reaction to the driving, underlying why. 

I’m going to borrow a simple story from my uncle for this. 

A mother went to her daughter’s house for Thanksgiving dinner. While in the kitchen preparing the meal, the daughter set the turkey in the sink and covered it with a large colander. The same trick she had seen her mother do all growing up. Looking up from chopping the mother asked, “Why did you do that?” “Because you always did,” replied the daughter without hesitation. The mother chuckled, “Yes, but that’s because we had a cat.”

I don’t know about you, but I don’t have a cat. It seems silly to do things a certain way just because someone else has a cat. 😊 So it’s time to dig deeper and ask the whys. 

So rather than all the details…what is my why? What is their why? Do they line up? Do I have the freedom or flexibility to have my own expression of the why? 

Then pray for direction like there is no tomorrow!!