In my most recent YouTube video I spoke about why it doesn’t help to ask “why”, placing a heavy emphasis on the fact that asking why isn’t going to solve the problem. While this is most certainly true, in this blog post I want to make the converse of that argument, which is that it is in fact also OK to ask questions. I actually highly recommend it.

 

I made sure to preface my original argument by stating that I am a very inquisitive person who likes to ask questions. Like most things, my level of curiosity is largely dependent upon my mood, as sometimes the vibe is simply just that “ignorance is bliss”. However, there are definitely some scenarios where asking “why” might just save your ass… and it does not hurt to ask!

 

sometimes 🙂

 

There are times when it really does hurt to ask why. Times when you feel you would’ve really been better off not knowing. Which is why whenever I fix my mouth to ask such a thing, I make every effort to ensure that I am mentally ready for whatever the answer is. Sometimes we think we’re ready to hear the truth, and the truth is that we are not.

 

That’s why it’s so important to have a relationship with God, because if you do, then you know that the answers to whatever questions you may have will be revealed to you only when you are ready to receive said answers. Now of course there are some things we may never be ready to hear, but trusting in God’s timing certainly has made life easier for me.

 

The reality is that sometimes asking questions is essential for survival. I’m in “C” school currently in the Navy, learning about things I never thought I’d ever voluntarily learn because “i’m just a girl” – but passing this class with honors is my heart’s greatest desire at the moment. I fully believe that the only thing standing between myself and accomplishing this goal is how many questions I can ask, and successfully get answered to my level of understanding. The sky is the limit.

 

As curious as I may be, I know the apprehension involved in actually opening your mouth to ask for what you want to know. As paradoxical as it may sound, I’m really not the type to pry. Not everything is going to be handed to you though, so sometimes you have to ask. Sometimes all you can do is ask.

 

When I was younger.. like a lot younger –  I used to think that the only “stupid questions” were those that you already knew the answer to. Then my emotional intelligence kicked in, and IYKYK lol. Now I feel that the only “stupid questions” are the ones you ask when you’re not ready for the truth. and yes I am the type to tell you that you look fat in that dress IF YOU ASK!

 

There are so many questions to be asked about so many things, so don’t be afraid – ask away! The perspective I was trying to offer with my latest video was that sometimes asking questions (“why” specifically) will not always solve the problem. As far as questions go though, sometimes we don’t ask for what we need to know because we’re shy, maybe feel we’ll be judged, or simply just prideful. Whatever the issue is, I encourage you ask anyway, because a lot of times we don’t know what we don’t know, and closed mouths don’t get fed.

 

I’m a Flower that is constantly growing. Can we be Buds? Can we root for each other and watch each other grow? Thank you for visiting my blog. Stay a little while longer, and read a little bit more. Until next time, XOXO