Our sense of smell is strange. When we first detect an odor or aroma, it almost overpowers us. Within minutes, if we remain exposed to it, we hardly notice it any more. To some extent, we have the ability to filter out information from our other senses, too. But only to some extent. There's something now that you would far prefer not to notice. But you can't entirely ignore it and, ultimately, that's just as well. It won't go away if you pay it no attention yet if you now open your eyes and face a difficult issue bravely, you can clear it up..