Hi Barbara – I thought the picture was beautiful. How nice to have this in your “neighborhood” Good point about asking the wrong questions at times. If you are asking the wrong question, clearly the answer you come to will not be satisfactory.

Hi Jonathan – I absolutely agree. When you can’t find perfect, you take what’s best.

Great post Amanda!

I forgot to mention how much I love the photo you chose. Mt Hood is in my “neighborhood” and every time I see it, I am it awe. It’s a real beauty.
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Great post. I love the ending where you say, “We usually want to lead the problem, but sometimes, let the problem lead you.”

As for perfect answers, I think like you mentioned, we change, and with the change we experience, so do our answers.

One thing I’ve found when I’m looking for an answer to something I feel is important, is sometimes I’m asking the wrong question. I also go through the “why” process. I’ll ask myself a question, answer it and then ask “why” (why do I want something, or why would I like to do something, etc). After I have my answer, I’ll ask myself “why” again. I’ll continue to do that until I get to the core answer. For me, I’ve found it very enlightening and have gotten to know myself and my motives much better.
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But you know what I think? Answers should not be our objective in this life, instead we should have the wisdom of understanding. Answers have been around since the beginning of time, we just need to understand it rather than resisting it.
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Hi Ian – Haha, yeah, we do tend to search even on the pointless questions.

Hi Sara – Yeah, I also relate to that suggestion well. I think my problem solving ability is pretty good, but sometimes it can become a weakness when I rely on it too much.

I really like your suggestions. The one that hits me between the eyes is “Not everything is meant to be solved.” I tend to be a very persistent person and will pursue things beyond what’s necessary. Whereas you are right, if I let go and wait usually the resolution will show up.

Thanks for this great post:~)
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I’ve often wondered what it is about questions – good, bad or indifferent – that seem to trigger us into searching for answers. Even when the question is pointless we still search and have this desire to answer.
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Hi Chris – It’s nice to think that there may be an answer that would bring you “peace for life.” But, going from moment to moment is probably the best we all have.