The Benefits of Ignorant Bliss

I never realized how I unconsciously soaked up negativity, such as worry, anxiety, etc., like a sponge. My family’s TV was on all the time—mostly news. I thought I was not watching, but at some point, I realized that bits and pieces came through to my mind.

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As I contemplated this new awareness, I remembered my childhood days. There was no TV, and the news was broadcast twice daily. My Father insisted on…