The 'Ropes of Life'...

I could talk about "the ropes of life". There arre many. Most are hard to learn; and the lesson stays with you for a long tme. Many leave scars on your heart forever. Some never have to face "the ropes of life". Some do. Which are the lucky ones? The ones who live in complete, blissful oblivion never having to face change, adventure, or challenge? Or the one who takes the world by the tail and spins it for all it is worth? Is ignorance bliss or is learning "the ropes of life" fantastic?