--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: That's another one of our rules. Closing…" description: "\"“That's another one of our rules. Closing your eyes isn't going to change anything. Nothing's going to disappear just because you can't see what's goin..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/cf8/haruki-murakami-21_closing-your-eyes_that-s-another-one-of-our-rules-closing_933499.jpg" --- # That's another one of our rules. Closing your eyes isn't… ![“That's another one of our rules. Closing your eyes isn't going to change anything. Nothing's going to disappear just because you can't see what's going on. In fact, things will be even worse the next time you open your eyes.” quote by Haruki Murakami](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/cf8/haruki-murakami-21_closing-your-eyes_that-s-another-one-of-our-rules-closing_933499.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/cf8/haruki-murakami-21_closing-your-eyes_that-s-another-one-of-our-rules-closing_933499.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/cf8/haruki-murakami-21_closing-your-eyes_that-s-another-one-of-our-rules-closing_933499.jpg) > ““That's another one of our rules. Closing your eyes isn't going to change anything. Nothing's going to disappear just because you can't see what's going on. In fact, things will be even worse the next time you open your eyes.”” [Haruki Murakami](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/haruki-murakami/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Blindness to problems doesn't solve them; awareness often reveals deeper issues. **In simple terms:** Ignoring problems doesn't fix them. Key Takeaway Face reality, even when uncomfortable. Themes perception reality avoidance Mood anxious reflective Type advice motivational When to use this quote - personal crisis - team management - conflict resolution Key Concepts psychology cognitive bias Questions to Reflect On - How do you confront hidden problems? - What steps help you see clearly? A Different Perspective Ignoring issues can worsen them. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Closing your eyes](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/closing-your-eyes/) [Next time](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/next-time/) ## Related quotes > [Closing your eyes isn't going to change anything. Nothing is going to disappear just because you can't see what is going on. 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