Recently, I conducted a search on Google about popular beliefs.
And for my surprise, I've found it's a vast topic.
People tends to believe in things that makes they feel safe. That's no doubt.
No matter if it's an accurate or imprecise belief.
Most of the times, mind is controlled by a false sense of "the world around is safe and under control", even when things show more chaotic.
Who thinks on glass half empty will always see air most of the time.
The ones who sees half full, will drink water, no matter what.
But most of time, our beliefs are set onto our minds by environment, in my honest opinion.
Sometimes a change to our minds are required, to change the world around us.
And in matter of fact, this is as simple as changing our beliefs.
We are not able to do everything. This popular belief is wrong. But we can do much, if we have the time, effort and requirements needed to accomplish the task.
Never underestimate people around you, or yourself.
And remember: always as you find it a good idea, go against the water flow.