Had to resteem this one @ura-soul it is so appropriate for today's time. The world has been conditioned to live under fear.
it is fear that is partially closing the mind.Letting go of fear is a very hard one for most. It is ingrained in us even in public schools when we are very young. (another reason children should be homeschooled) but through TV, media etc. too and many are not aware of how much fear they do hold within themselves.
Oh yes, the fear is often put there deliberately as a way to control others. Any thought which sets up a feeling and reality where we lack power is one that can cause fear... Schools and many establishments are often deliberately designed to do this and it is killing us slowly.. So now we must evolve. :)