Indeed whether it is external or internal, reality forever rains control down upon us. I wholeheartedly agree that we fear the gap, void, abyss, emptiness and inherent darkness of lack of comprehension in consciousness. I just don't want more turmoil and aggravation, so I follow the rules and try not to make waves. It's just like this button. It clearly warns me what to do, yet there is still this primal urge to risk the forbidden...