Smoking… The topic has been a smoky hot discussion since many years, although recently it has become even hotter in Europe. I am not a friend of discussions, because – as I stated earlier – I am a convinced existentialist and thus I belive that perceptions could not be discussed in general, because of their subjective nature. However I want to share with you one intresting insight on this problematic topic.
There are 1000 and 1 arguments the non-smokers give while trying to justify their intolerance of other’s smoking. I don’t really care for all these arguments. I can only state that unfortunately I am a militant objector of smoking, and I can’t help it. No amount of spiritual growth helps me to tolerate smoking around me or especially into my face. Recently I was wondering WHY I actually do not mind seeing people drunk, under drugs, whatever – although that is disgusting but it never bothers me to such extend as smoking?! WHY? I finally asked my husband who has a special boon of knowing all the answers And you know what he told me?
“Smoking is irritating because it goes against the Collective Benevolence. If one is taking drugs or drinks, he/she destroys only himself/herself. But smoking , while affecting everyone around shows disrespect to the collective body of the humanity. It becomes not an individual, but a collective problem. And people like you, who are very sensitive about the common good, are so sensitive towards this issue”.
I found this explanation very interesting and true, and you?
LOVE, axinia
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