Rules -vs- Consciousness?

Oh.. our subconscious mind LOVES rules!

The more laws, regulations and rules of etiquette we can mindlessly obey to,..
..the less we have to use conscious discernment!
Isn’t that great?! 🥳

Let’s all get into..
…Zombie-mode!! 🧟‍♂️🧟‍♀️

(That’s why rules are so great to keep people firmly tied up in Plato’s cave..)

But..
..why?..

..how exactly are rules hindering our spiritual awakening?