text: is ignorance really bliss? if i don't know how to go to the bathroom and i peed myself, that would not really be blissful.  it would be pissful and make me mad. i was young and ignorant, it was miserable.  i am older now, more experienced, i have a better idea of what to expect from a situation and feel much better able to be prepared for the unforeseen.    with enlightenment has come some pain, as preconceptions were destroyed, but the satisfaction i have derived from being able to help others is priceless, and on a day to day basis i am quite happy regardless of how adverse the circumstances become.  i agree with you, there is bliss that i would have never known had i chosen to remain ignorant.