Principles are what you go by in order to safely navigate the complexities of life. But many of us do not always give sufficient thought to the principles we go by. Quite often we react without truly giving much thought to exactly which principles we are engaging in a given situation.
While that is fine for many daily choices in day-to-day functioning, it is smart to engage your mind to see which principles you use to determine your crucial life choices. It makes you realize what kind of person you are.