Thinking is a very important activity that makes the human beings completely special and stand out from every other form of living things. The mind of a man is the single resource which enables him to think; and the solutions to the different problems which we encounter exists in the mind. Thinking requires a person to develop the mind first because everyone is available to a lot of knowledge that holds the power to improve or destroy them and their extensive environment. There is a process to thinking that houses two major phases, and it actually involves;
Phase 1: Discover a problem; accepting the problem; study the problem; and understand the root of the problem.
Phase 2: Generate ideas that should solve the problem; apply these solutions; and eliminate the problem.
The steps in these process clearly explains what thinking is all about; and if we accept that thinking is deeply connected to solving problems, we have to acknowledge that it requires great courage to embark on this activity.
Courage is the resource of the mind that is made available to a person who chooses to conquer the fears that come with problems. These problems needs solutions, and solutions come from the mind through thinking. A person who has courage is not a person who is just moving without caution, because courage does not completely remove the fact that fear exists; instead, it allows a person to learn about the difficulties that abound in a decision and even about the benefits too. Now, it is the presence of courage that guides our choices positively in the midst of fears associated with problems.
Now, since we have briefly discussed about thinking and courage and related them with problems; we can go ahead to understand how thinking for yourself works. We will go through the process together;
Discover yourself: First, you have to develop your mind with the knowledge of truth concerning your life, and the real purpose of your existence; you should do this by asking real questions about yourself, and seek to get the true answers by using your mind to refine all the knowledge you gather with respect to your answer.
Identify problems: You should identify the problem of life that matters most to you; and stay receptive to the challenges that come with each day.
Thirdly, you are to remain positive towards the difficulty of accepting problems and challenges.
Study: It is essential that you study the challenges you face and gather enough knowledge about the problem of life that matters to you the most. You should never be totally unprepared about situations that relate to problems, but it is also important that you know that you cannot be too prepared either. Always do the best you can, and make sure to just gather enough knowledge.
The root of the problem: I need to remind you that you are on a journey, and it is important to know the start of every journey that we embark on. You should understand the root of the problems that concerns your life. The understanding you have will enable you plan the journey ahead.
Generate ideas: At this point, you are to put your developed mind to work. It will connect to the best source of ideas that proffer solutions to your problems.
Apply ideas: You need courage to apply the ideas that come out of your mind to the human environment; you are close to achieving results.
Eliminate problems: Finally, the destination of the journey of solving problems is a point where they are eliminated. If the ideas which come out of your mind is the perfect solution, it will eradicate the particular problem that concerns you.
Now, since we have successfully discussed these different important areas; I have to confidently tell you that thinking for yourself is the most courageous act which you can do. It is a journey, and I am happy that the process have been made clear in our discussion.
