We live in a world where ignorance is often embraced with pride. However, we must remember that ignorance is not a chosen burden, but a condition inherited from birth. Each individual is born without knowledge, but throughout life, we are granted the opportunity to learn and grow. One symptom is not knowing things, and another is not wanting to know things.

Ignorance can be a condition in which a person finds themselves, and also something they actively strive to maintain, remaining obtuse and full of pride in their own arrogance.

Allowing this ignorance to remain and flourish is a curious and somewhat disconcerting choice. Challenging one’s own ignorance and seeking wisdom not only enriches our lives but also enables us to build a more just and conscious society.

©️ Beatriz Esmer