We all have the option of whether to accept it or not. We can (as John Knowles' Finny in a Separate Peace did) create a world of our own in our mind by not believing something is truly happening and make up a story to go with it. Finny, if you havent read the book, is hurt and can not participate in the on going World War I (forgive me if its WWII). After his accident (which you must read and learn about) makes up a new world in his head and makes himself believe there is no war and that its a governmental scam. No one knows he wants to participate in the war untill the end where he admits to Gene (the narrator who portrays Knowles himself) and himself that he made everything up because he didnt want to believe he couldnt participate.
So the decision, all in all, is whether to face reality and face pain or close the door, build a wall and live in a false dream world all of your life being an ignorant human being. Both have their ups and downs.
From a personal view: Face it. In the long run its worth it.
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