Mystery

Here's a mystery for those who crave mysticism: Why do  human beings with cognition choose ignorance and stagnation over enlightenment and creative response to inevitable change? It is easy to shrug and say, "We cannot find the answer to everything?" It is more difficult to look at the reality of our lives as mortal animals. Our bodies constantly strive for homeostasis: Constant temperature, regular blood sugar, hormonal balance. But, a constant temperature of 98.6'F does absolutely nothing to stop the changes of maturing, aging and eventually dying. Yes, it is easier to pray to the heavens than to take the ultimate responsibility for my one moment-by-moment human life.