“Yaar, just ignore” – We have all been advised with this infamous quote every time we have had a low moment in our lives. But the only thing we should actually ignore is THIS ADVICE. Ignorance is not an answer. It’s just a way to delay your suffering. In the long run, ignorance will only make your problems bigger, just less apparent. Instead, learn to address your feelings, your situation, and the people around you and do what needs to be done to deal with them.
Acceptance Is Bliss
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True happiness can never come out of ignoring your situation or how you feel. True happiness can only be achieved through mindfulness and acceptance. Knowing the facts, being fully aware of the situation, and doing what needs to be done can lead you to somewhere near bliss. Not ignorance. A simple example of dealing with a break up will make this clearer. When you have recently broken up with someone you used to love, your next step should be to accept the fact that your partner is gone now and you will have to move on. Instead, if you choose to ignore your situation and live in an illusion of getting it all back, you will only increase your suffering. There’s a thin line difference between being hopeful and being ignorant.
Knowledge Is Power
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Today, knowledge is easily accessible. Seek it and make yourself more and more aware. Knowing that all of our actions have consequences is extremely important. Awareness improves your way of life. On the other hand, ignorance will only bring suffering. Not caring about anything and thinking that nothing matters will only lead you to your destruction. Accepting the facts, seeking more knowledge, and being aware of yourself will give new meaning to your life. The choice is yours to make.
The Element Of Truth In “Ignorance Is Bliss”
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It’s true that sometimes ignorance is the way to go. Sometimes, you have to protect yourself or someone else from the truth. Sometimes, knowledge can do more harm than good. You can also be in a situation where it is best to ignore what’s happening around you. At many points of your life, you will also have to ignore certain people for your own sake.
We must learn to practice ignorance in a healthy way. It must not become a bad habit. Saying Ignorance is bliss can be risky as it makes it sound an absolute answer while it is actually the least preferred one.
