Lesson 15- Ignorance is (sometimes) bliss.

In grade 2, a few friends invited me to gossip about something amongst them. Before I could join, one of the girls, Jen, told me to leave. She said she did not want me involved. I felt slightly disappointed, but oh well.

A few weeks later, the same group was called by teachers and got into trouble regarding the discussion they had had. I was almost called by the teachers, but Jen reassured the teachers that I had nothing to do with it.

That's when I learned that it is sometimes better to not be a part of things, to not know certain stuff.

Another example:

Have you ever had a crush on someone you didn't know too well? You already knew they were awesome, and wanted to get to know them better, but then, you fell for them.

Suddenly, this barrier is created.

And all one wants is that ignorance and innocence back- to view the person as you did when you met them, as someone to get to know, as a wonderful friend, not as a 'potential other'.

Sometimes, it is better to not know.

You are better off not trying out certain experiences.

At times, it is better to not know what lies behind the door that has been closed.

Because sometimes, ignorance may be a form of protection, safeguarding one's innocence.

Let me know what you think about this! Comment down below. If you want, tell a story of when not knowing was better for you, or when it may have hurt you.