Because its been that way for generations

"Why do we do this?"
"Because."
"Because why?"
"Because because"
"Because because why?"
"Because I said so that's why."

I've lately been wondering....why people do things.
And often times the reason has been. "Because this is how my parents did it, and their parents, and their parent's parents."
It seems to be an excuse to not thing outside of the box.

Take for example the movie "How to Train your Dragon."
For generations the Vikings have been fighting and killing dragons to protect their livestock....
Everyone assumes that they're all very dangerous.
Yet it takes the 'cowardance' of one boy named Hiccup to discover....what everybody knew...was wrong.
They can live peacefully with the dragons.
They're not seeing the bigger picture.
Why? because 'this way' works! why try another way?

I have no idea lol.
But i did find it annoying when I was younger the
"Because I said so that's why." was really annoying,
but its usually the answer given when....they don't know the reason.for why they're doing it.
Sometimes....the way things have been done....is actually the best way...
Who knows.
But I do think. We need to know the reason for why we do things. Study things out, ask others questions. Find out how other people solve the same 'problem' or how they do something in some way....
Don't unquestioningly ride on the coat tails of others.
Know the reasoning behind why.
Get your own knowledge.
Through experience or learning from others...sometimes there is no need.
Yet, sometimes...you need to find the answer out for yourself. :)

Until you next read these words;
I"ll be watching the leaves.
Enjoy the day!

-Sarnic Dirchi