Bliss is Relative

Summary

The website content reflects on the concept of bliss and ignorance through a 30-day poetry challenge, suggesting that bliss is subjective and influenced by one's level of awareness and personal choice.

Abstract

The article, titled "Bliss is Relative," delves into the philosophical debate of whether ignorance is bliss, as part of a 30-day poetry challenge. The author initially disagreed with the notion that ignorance is bliss but later contemplated that in a hypothetical Utopian society, ignorance could indeed be perceived as blissful. The piece argues that bliss is a state of supreme joy and happiness, which is relative and varies based on individual consciousness and personal preferences. The author acknowledges that what may be blissful for one person could be miserable for another due to differing life experiences and desires. The article concludes that bliss is a personal construct and that individuals have the choice to remain ignorant if it brings them happiness, emphasizing the subjective nature of contentment.

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The author initially rejected the idea that ignorance is bliss but later considered that it might be true in certain contexts.
Bliss is defined as a state of supreme joy and happiness, which is subjective and depends on a person's level of consciousness.
The author suggests that one's bliss can be another's misery, highlighting the relativity of happiness based on individual perspectives and experiences.
The article posits that awareness and exposure can influence one's perception of bliss, with the example of a New Yorker finding a quiet, rural life miserable due to their different lifestyle expectations.
The author believes that individuals have the autonomy to choose ignorance if that choice leads to their happiness.
The piece is a response to Diana C.'s 30 Day Poetry Challenge and acknowledges the challenge as a space for personal growth and healing.

Ignorance Is A Choice

Day 30 Poetry Challenge: Ignorance is not bliss

Ignorance is not bliss, but it could be right? I was a hard no on this question, I even confirmed that in a comment I made in Joseph Lieungh’s piece. But then I reconsidered. I imagine that if I lived in a Utopian society where I was completely closed off from the modern world, and I lived what I thought to be a fulfilled life, wouldn’t that be considered blissful? In my mind, my life is complete and filled with joy and happiness.

ignorance is bliss it’s a construct in our minds is it relative?

Let us examine the meaning of bliss. It is defined as a state of supreme joy and happiness. So, if I believe that I am blissful in my heart and in my mind, then I am blissful, right? Bliss is therefore relative and based on a person’s level of consciousness, especially if that person is unaware of other possibilities.

Let us examine the other side of this argument. One man’s bliss could be another man’s misery. If my idea of bliss is living in a quaint two-bedroom house on a hill, surrounded by fruit trees, overlooking the blue ocean, it doesn’t mean that someone else would find my house blissful. As pleasant as it sounds to me, it could be miserable for someone who lived luxuriously in a high-rise New York City condominium.

The person from NYC would probably perceive my sanctuary as a boring shack with lots of outdoor bugs; and with no Starbucks in close vicinity, that would probably become catastrophic. Therefore, my bliss became their misery because of their awareness and exposure.

So, is ignorance bliss or not bliss? Did I even answer the question? Who the hell knows? Wait, this wasn’t even a question to begin with, I made that up in my head, lol. I just realized this topic is part of the 30 day poetry challenge, I really need to go to bed, lol.

Bliss can be whatever you would like it to be, so therefore I believe it is relative. But we all have a choice, and someone can choose to remain ignorant, if that brings them bliss.

bliss or ignorance awareness or choice, choose what brings you happiness

Joseph Lieungh, care to share your thoughts on this?

This was written in response to Diana C.’s 30 Day Poetry Challenge:

Thank you all for reading. And thank you Diana C. for creating the space so that we all can revisit stages in our lives, tell our stories, grow, and heal. KTHT has been a rollercoaster, one that I don’t mind riding.

Bliss is Relative

Ignorance Is A Choice

30 Day Poetry Challenge

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