Monday, March 12, 2012

"secret" to life and contentment


Would you rather always know the truth or remain blissfully ignorant sometimes?

There was  a time in my life, when I wanted to always know the truth.
That would have been when I felt more in control of my life.
Also, as I was new to many experiences, I had the need to know all that I could about everything.

Now that I've reached a certain level of maturity, I'm not so concerned with knowing the truth about all the things that were once so important to me.
Once I learned the "secret" to life and contentment, the worldly things were not as important.

Now I'm learning to accept not having all the answers.
Being in limbo or a state of unknowing is peaceful, if you let it be.
I'm envious of those who have lived most of their lives in a blissful state of ignorance.
It leaves you fresh and light, not so weighed down and tarnished from the truth.

4 comments:

  1. Right now, lying back on the sofa after a long day, I think I agree with you completely! But by morning, I'll probably be back into my "want to know the truth" mode. It can be exhausting!

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  2. Yes, the time of day has an effect on how inquisitive I am about "the truth" also!

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  3. I usually like to be in control but not that I read these I see what you mean. There are too many things that are too much a burden to know. I wish I could forget about some of the tragedies that have happened like 911 but it is impossible. They do weigh heavily on my heart.

    Donna

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    1. I'm so glad you "got" what I meant! Yes, sometimes I think the saying "ignorance is bliss" is not such a bad thing. I agree, so many terrible things that happen, that can weigh you down emotionally. I'm still learning how to determine what is in my control, or my responsibility, and what isn't. I have been able to "throw out" some of that heavy "baggage" I was carring around, that wasn't really mine, and whew, it made my load much lighter!

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