Paradise
Written by Theadora Welch from Russell Sage College - Troy, NY
Paradise is for those who have wool covered eyes. The wool is different to each soul and body it touches. Covering up the things that they do not want to see the most. Not only what some do not want to see, but hear or feel.
The definition of ignorance – “Lack of knowledge or information.”
The definition of ignoring – “Refuse to take notice of or acknowledge; disregard intentionally.”
The definition of paradise – ”(in some religions) Heaven as the ultimate abode of the just.”
“Does one choose to ignore or be ignorant to hard topics around them”
“How quickly does that wool of ignorance change to looking away and choosing to ignore.”
In the end, the wool that once covered the eyes of humans can become heavy, suffocating our ability to truly see and feel. It may be comforting to sit in ignorance, but it also isolates us from the wonderful world. The choice lies before us: to peel back the layers of wool, to confront what's around us.
Awareness brings uncomfortably to all can lead to growth, understanding, and connection. It makes us engage with the world in all its complexity. So, as the whole of humanity we can try to lift up the wool of ignorance, not with judgment, but with compassion, seeking to learn and not shy away. For only then can we embrace the beauty of reality. It can be flawed yet beautiful which helps us to find our way back to paradise that is there for all.