If you never examine anything are you really living? Is your life even worth anything? Just think about how much better our world would be if everyone stopped and thought about the things that they did or the values that guide their lives. I’m not saying be rebellious; I’m saying be inquisitive and be curious and be smart. Our parents aren’t perfect there is a high chance that they got something wrong.
Having a free and open mind means being open to learning new things. It means being open to new surroundings and experiences and adventures. It means not letting the rules of society rule your life. It means being more accepting thus, being less hateful. It means not letting the prejudices of other people rule you. In other words, reaching your full potential means questioning your surroundings. Don’t you want to reach your full potential?
“You do not have a mind that belongs to yourself! Your thoughts are the thoughts of your culture! When you speak, it is not you but your culture, your religion, your traditions, your political or spiritual leaders speak! If not you but your culture, your religion etc. are speaking on behalf of you, then what are you, who are you? A stupid puppet? Get a mind which belongs to yourself! Only then you will be able to speak with your own thoughts on behalf of your own self!” ― Mehmet Murat ildan