Why....

....is a question we often ask ourselves only after something happens and doesn't go the way we intended. Why is a question a 3, 4, or 5 year old asks his or her mom or dad because of curiosity. In my humble opinion, we don't, as adults, ask ourselves why often enough. Why did he react that way? Why did she say that? Why is that? Why is this? Sometimes asking why before reacting, being hurt, getting upset is the better way to figure out why something happened or was said, rather than throwing a tantrum. Asking why is something I haven't used enough, but rather, have done the get upset, be frustrated thing, rather than taking a moment to take a breath, and ask why. Why is something I'm learning and asking, wondering and praying. And in due time I hope I know why. I'm growing. I'm learning. I'm trusting. I'm praying. I'm wondering why. So the next time something happens to you, before you react, take a moment to pause, take a breath (or two, or three) and ask yourself, why did that just happen? You might be surprised how you react or the answer you receive.