Ignorance as a way of life

Some people choose wisdom,

Some choose discipline

Some choose the path of ignorance

Not that they are ignorant

But they choose to act like they are

After all, its not what you know that counts

But what you do with what you know

A man might know the ills of smoking

And even think about it while he is smoking

He might know the ills of unprotected sex

But still dive "skinless" into the laps of a stranger

So is there any difference between one who is truly ignorant

And one who knows but refuses to act on what he knows?

Or maybe he only thinks he knows

True knowledge is like a light

That’s shows the way to go when on unfamiliar terrain

Choosing ignorance is like choosing to enter the darkness

Shunning the light

Doesn’t seem right, or natural

But think about it for a moment

Are we not all guilty of this crime?at some point or another

Have we not chosen our own way

Rather than the higher way?

So why do we do it?

Is it indiscipline, or laziness?

Is it some form of inherent nature?

Is there an intrinsic spirit of rebellion in everyman?

Or are we naturally primed to self destruct?

For some this may be true

But for others, they choose the path of wisdom

They tread the hard and narrow path of discipline

They abhor ignorance and seek for light

To illuminate their way

Why do they do this?

Is it an inborn spirit of obedience to truth?

Or simply a genuine love for self

Or love of life?

Or a hatred of everything that reduces the dignity of life?

Well, the way of man is mysterious

And the deeds of man are manifold

Some choose wisdom

Some choose discipline

Some choose the way of ignorance

What will you choose?