It is much easier to avoid negative things in your own life and in the world around you, but does this really leave you in a better state? The phrase, “Ignorance is bliss” is definitely played out these days. The bliss is truly in acknowledging that darkness and negativity is just as prevalent as the light in our life. Running from negativity doesn’t make it go away, if anything it makes it more stressful when you finally have to deal with it (because you’ll always have to deal). Acknowledging negativity allows you to better be prepared when you encounter tough spots, which is where true freedom is!