July 28, 2007

Modern day scientific inventions have made our lives easy and comfortable but this has also reduced our physical activity which is making us lazy. Nowadays machines govern us. In every aspect of life we are becoming more and more dependent on modern machines and have stopped using our body and brain.

Computers, calculators and internet are sources of great help but we have begun to depend totally on these inventions. For instance, even if we have to add a few numbers or do a small calculation we take out our calculator rather than use our brain. Our parents can still solve such problems in a jiffy without the aid of a calculator. We should try to solve our mathematical problems without using calculators this makes our mind sharp.

Sitting on a chair for many hours, in front of the computers, reduces physical activity and can hinder the growth of young children; weak eyesight is another common complaint, and staying most of the time in a room keeps us away from the beautiful scenes of nature.

We say that sunlight and fresh air are very important for a plant to grow well. Similarly outdoor physical activities are important for a person’s health and well-being. We spend most of our time indoors working with the machines and have very little time for outdoor activities which is very harmful for us. Children prefer to play computer and video games instead of playing outdoors; this is also not good for their health.

It is said that walking is the best exercise. But nowadays we prefer to use the car even to go to the next lane. We should not use vehicles for short distance but should walk the way — this will help us keep fit and our body slim and smart. It will also give us a chance to enjoy nature and breathe in fresh air.

Depression too is very common in our society; it could be due to unnecessary use of machines as this gives one a lot of time to sit idle which in turn dulls the mind and can give way to several psychological problems. Therefore, we should try to do as much work as we can ourselves without the help of machines.