So you want to put the Do Not Disturb sign on the doorknob, close the door, and enjoy privacy, peace, and quiet - be in your own world without interruption. If the sign is ignored, upset and anger can follow.
Sometimes a person's attitude can project the same message that you do not welcome interruptions or challenges to your own opinions and beliefs. Comfort comes only with hearing and reading compatible opinions. Other people may hesitate to even bring up subjects that contradict your way of thinking to avoid unpleasant communication.
Putting a Do Not Disturb sign on your own thinking closes the door to questioning your preconceived ideas. You may prefer living in the comfort of your own ideas without distractions. Overconfidence in believing you are right and others are wrong may inhibit your journey towards wisdom.
At times, we need to shut off our minds temporarily to get comfort and peace. An escape from the outside world, a good rest, and sleep is necessary for our physical and mental health. Once this is accomplished, we need to open the door, open our minds, and realize that being disturbed may be one way to improve our thinking.
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