Logical thinking is one of the main features that distinguish us humans from animals.
Most people, however, do not make full use of their thinking abilities, mainly due to the conventions they went through when growing up, which made them afraid to think.
There are three main reasons why people are afraid to think:
1. Thinking brings change
Thinking can force us to rethink our way of life, allowing us to see things from different perspectives, and helps us find ways to overcome the obstacles we face, in short, it can change our lives for the better.
Change is an integral part of our growth, however, many people are afraid of it, as they are strongly attached to their past - or rather to their ego - with which they identify. Therefore, they prefer not to think in order to prevent any change, holding on to their ego so tightly, not wanting to let go of it, even if it brings them suffering.
And while you may feel safe and secure, refusing to take risks and take on the challenges that are usually the result of thinking, in reality, you will always be filled with regret deep down, hesitant to create a better life for yourself, and experience existential fear. arising from attachment to your ego.
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2. Thinking brings doubt
They say that ignorance is bliss, and in a sense it is true. The more ignorant we become, the less we feel the need to think, and therefore, the less stress we feel to change and become a better version of ourselves.
Many people choose to remain in the dark, fearing that thinking might ruin their lives. This is especially true for people who identify with ideologies. For example, people who accept religion unconditionally, being afraid to think, because this may lead them to question and doubt their religious belief system. Fearing that in this way they might be judged and possibly sent to hell, and they shy away from critical thinking.
In addition, thinking can show you the problems that are currently in your life and force you to find ways to solve them, which can be emotionally painful. That is why many people are afraid of the life challenges they face, and do not want to go through the painful process that is necessary to get rid of them. And people are looking for all sorts of ways to distract themselves from thoughts, preferring ignorance to knowledge and conscious life.
3. Thinking brings responsibility
Freedom and responsibility always go hand in hand, but it seems that people hate responsibility, which means they do not accept freedom.
From a young age, most people are accustomed to placing all responsibility on other people's shoulders, always blaming people and situations in life. They live without criticizing themselves, because criticizing themselves means accepting responsibility, and this can sometimes be a big burden.
What is the best way to avoid responsibility? Don't think for yourself, but let others think for you. You don't have to tire yourself out and worry - someone else will do the dirty work for you. That is why we decided to give power to politicians and all kinds of leaders, believing that a savior will come to save us from everything that prevents us from living a good life.
The truth, however, is that no change can take place unless we change ourselves, begin to think for ourselves, be responsible for our lives, and take conscious action in order to create a better life.