Sunday, December 22, 2013

If it's hot...

There's a few things that have always stumped me, but the one that always gets me is why we are constantly going against the grain. What's so pleasing to us? Could it be the pleasure of satisfying curiosity? Chancing pain when we could stay content where we are. 
Our whole lives we are told not to smoke, do drugs or fall for those people. We are taught fire is hot, ice is cold and water is wet. The whole time we listen, but when the time comes we reach right into the flames. After being taught so many lessons we still seem to find pain. No matter what form we seek it out. Do we do these things simply because we can't stand to be stagnant? 
Eventually, however, we all learn the final lesson. I guess it's the straw that breaks the camels back. We finally realize that at some point we have to accept that curiosity and desire are frivolous. To satisfy one or the other could mean risking everything, and it may not always be worth it. Only if the outcome is guaranteed can you be for sure you'll make it out safely. 
My point is pretty simple; if it looks hot, then don't touch it.