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The answer depends upon your view of destiny. If you believe that we each have an immutable destiny that governs every facet of your future, then it makes no difference if you remain ignorant or become enlightened - the outcome will be the same. You may as well remain ignorant and happy.

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If, conversely, you believe you have it within your own ability to shape your own destiny, then the more enlightened you become, the more informed decisions you will make as you face life's choices.

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Interestingly, lack of control over your own destiny becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy if you choose ignorance. So you will never know unless you try enlightenment.

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