I think that the key to discovering life and who you are is not just believing in something because it is what you are told.  The key to life is believing in something because of an experience.  I think it is a stronger conviction to believe in something because you worked through it, thought about it, talked about it, seeked it, examined it and the other side.  

If we went through life without discover things ourselves, we wouldn't live much of a life at all.  I believe that we would be content because we wouldn't know any different.  Sometimes content can be good.  We don't always need to be wanting material things, therefore we should sometimes be content with what we have.  But in this case to me, when it comes to believing, content is not always a positive.  Content to me is safe.  Possibly even a little boring.

I would rather have ups and downs, highs and lows, and a ride of emotions throughout my life than a flatline.   I would rather know the excitement, risks, and a little adventure than live in my bubble.  I would rather push myself physically, spiritually, and mentally with challenges than not challenge myself at all.  I would rather meet people who think and believe differently than me than constantly surround myself with people who are the same.  It is only with these challenges that I know I will grow.  

The thing is, I think it takes a stronger person sometimes to step outside of the mold.  To say that I believe this, not because of what I was told, but because of what my heart holds.  It takes a bigger person to surround yourself with people who are different from you and to till be able to find a common ground for respect and understanding.   It takes a strong person to go and seek things are their own.

It takes a strong person, to be willing to grow.....