knowledge @ work- 5

Fear! This is a strong emotion that compels men to react in different ways. However fear is something very subjective. What is fearful to you may seem a thrill to me. The fear of the unknown has always driven men.
The forbidden fruit is always the sweetest. This fact dates back to the origin of mankind as stated in the sacred bible. Adam and Eve were dwellers in heaven. They were aware of the forbidden apple and its curse. However Adam’s naïve and insatiate soul of a youth could not conform to the rules. Even though he knew he would face horrible consequences he still went on to eat the forbidden apple. Thus Adam and Eve were banished from heaven and exiled to earth to lead the life of mortals. This is the case of the world’s youth. Smoking, drinking and drugs, everyone knows it is bad. No one is oblivious of its harmful impacts on health. However the thrill generated to break the law is what drives them. I would like to link this news article to another breaking news that took place in the year 2008. Another juvenile from Bombay Scottish School in Mumbai, India was surfing the net. Out of all the sources of entertainment his friends decided to play a game which taught you ways to kill yourself. This was an online game which gave detailed descriptions as to how one can kill himself. there were clear warnings as to how dangerous the game would be but the boy was lured. He wanted to ‘try it himself’ to overcome the ‘unknown’. These are the key factors that drive people. He played the game and ended up losing his life. Thus we see how we consciously prepare our own undoing.
Concluding I would not call avoiding smoking fear. Choosing not to smoke or drink is a rational decision taken when a youth develops the ability to over power his insecure, insatiate emotions and do the best for himself. And also I am not advocating baning smoking or drinking. What I want to say is that one must learn how to rationally distinguish between right and wrong and learn one’s limits. However this is a task few can accomplish. Attractions are always there. People may say that as knowers we should try things ourselves to know if it is right or wrong. Alcohol is not bad for responsible drinker but excessive consumptions is harmful and this is a belief beyond reasonable doubt. There are abundant scientific facts to prove this but they are often overlooked. Sometimes it takes more courage and self control to avenge this luring and make a rational choice .