How and Why We Become So Stupid

 How and Why We Become So Stupid

By Vijay Shrivastava

There comes a time in many people’s lives when they start experimenting—drinking, smoking, and engaging in habits that were never meant for this beautiful, intricate machine we call the human body.

Even with full knowledge of the consequences, the behavior continues. And when we finally pause to reflect, we’re left asking ourselves:

How did we become so stupid?

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Would You Put Diesel in a Petrol Car?

Imagine this: you own a petrol car. Would you ever fill it with diesel—just to try it out? Or worse, pour water into the tank? Of course not. You’d never do that because you know it would destroy the engine. You respect the manual. You protect the machine.

Now think about your body. It’s far more complex than any car. Yet many of us fuel it with things we know will cause harm—alcohol, cigarettes, junk—almost daring it to break down, as if the doctor is our mechanic waiting at the finish line.

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But Where’s the User Manual for the Human Body?

Great question. The truth is, there is a manual. It's just not written—it's felt, passed on, embedded in the choices we were protected from as children.

Think about it: Did your parents ever hand you a beer or a cigarette at five years old? No, because they knew better. Instinctively. They were protecting something precious.

So why do we start poisoning ourselves once we’re old enough to choose? You're still someone's child—someone who lost sleep, gave love, and built this machine with care. Who gave you permission to treat it like it’s disposable?

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You’re Operating a Miracle

You get one body. One mind. One chance. This is not a science experiment. It's a miracle.

Treat it that way. Don't wait for your body to scream for help. Don’t wait for a hospital bed to become your classroom. You already know what’s right.

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Before It’s Too Late

Ask yourself:

“How and why did I become so stupid?”
And more importantly:
“When will I finally choose to be wise?”

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If this made you pause—even for a moment—share it with someone who might need the same reflection. Sometimes your story is exactly the spark someone else needs.