They say ignorance is bliss, and honestly, I feel the same. When you don’t know certain things, your head feels lighter, your days calmer. You just go on without that extra weight on your mind. When we don’t see the full picture, life can feel simpler, I feel. We don’t stress over things we have no idea about. Sometimes, this unawareness even keeps hope alive, because we aren’t weighed down by details that might crush it. But being unaware can never be an ideal proposition. It can make people fall into the same traps over and over again. It can mean missing opportunities that could have changed our life,simply because we didn’t care to know.

 

On the other hand, awareness is like opening a window to a bright but blinding light. Awareness is like seeing everything under a bright light. You get the good and the bad together. It clears the mind but also dumps a bit of responsibility on you. And once you know something, you can’t turn away from it. You notice struggles, unfairness, little truths that mess with your peace. It can feel heavy, because you can’t go back to pretending anymore. It can guide you to opportunities you wouldn’t have noticed before. It can stop you from being controlled by lies or illusions.

 

The truth is, neither ignorance nor awareness are fully good or bad. Knowing stuff can still give you a bit of an edge. You kind of see things clearer, so you make smarter calls, keep yourself safe, maybe even be there for someone else. If you stay unaware for too long, it is like living in a small bubble that can pop any moment without warning. Too much awareness, and you risk drowning in overthinking. Maybe the real trick is finding that middle ground-knowing enough to grow and stay safe, but also giving yourself moments where you don’t pick apart every single thing. Sometimes not knowing is a relief. And at times, knowing is the only way to move ahead.