We all have something that scares us, right? Some may be small and pretty easily avoidable like the fear of clowns. You aren't encountering a clown on a daily basis...I would think. Or some can be truly paralyzing like the fear of being alone or death. And we all have our own little ways we cope with these fears. It's yet another common thread that connects us as a race. Sure, the fears may be different, but we can all be understanding to those who are going through something.
For me, I have lots of little fears/phobias. I'm afraid of driving over bridges (due to a reoccurring nightmare I've had since I was little), I have little anxiety attacks over being in crowded areas I'm unfamiliar with, I am a notorious lock checker and the list goes on and on.
One fear that I seem to face head on, comes in the form of a teeny tiny nuisance. Bugs. However, the only way I am able to approach these creatures is by shielding myself with my trusty camera. I don't exactly know the logic behind this? But I do know, that in my mind, it works. For instance, if I was in the backyard "camera-less", you would hear me complaining about the mosquitoes or screaming if a spider landed on me. Now, with camera in hand, I'm like a National Geographic photographer! I walk with confidence and my macro lens and I get what feels like an eyelash away from these little buggers that well.....bug me.
I'm able to appreciate the work that they do.
I see the complexity in their features.
My nemesis (especially in my home), don't seem to bother me outside as much right now.
Some, might even be a little cute. In their own buggy way.
And some are still useless to me and just a pain. And yes, that is a mosquito foraging through my husband's leg hair.
And while I can't quite shake my hatred all together, for a moment we can be at peace. Even if this guy popped up close to my arm.
