Wise Whys?

How much can I learn from "why"?

I found myself in a pickle and began asking multiple questions directed to no one in particular... and yet, many particulars felt the need to voice their opinions, whether or not they were valid or even helpful. Why?

Why? And then, more importantly, why bother? Why bother asking the questions when the answers ringing above the crowd pass through the lips of those I'd rather not encounter on a day to day basis much less seek advice from? These are the same people who bump into me on the street advising me to "Watch it!", prompting an apology from me for stumbling into their air space. They are also the people who walk through the door I've held open then continue walking without a backwards glance or polite "thank you", refusing to return the kindness I've extended to them. They accept all I have to give then snicker at my ignorance. They have countless words of advice and answers to every question- they always have the answers but never the right or useful ones.

My frustration boils down to this, Why?...Why? Why? Why???

My realization simmers into, "Why ask why when I should be asking How?"

Why is only the beginning and one only I can answer or one that tries to rationalize actions or beings out of my control. When it comes to my future, the right questions are "How?" and "What?".
"Who?" doesn't matter. If it isn't me I have no business searching for answers.

The answer to my own question is: I can discover very little from asking why. Rather than ask why, I need to ask What: What can I do? What can I change? What is best for me? And How: How can I make it happen?