Why do the things that are so small cause so much fright?Things that create fright for many, but not for all:MiceCockroachesFliesAntsSpidersCentipedes and their cousinsWaspsBeesNeedlesVirusesFor me, it’s spiders. I will literally turn over the entire house if I see a spider. Why?I am many times bigger than the spider.  I am quite a bit more lethal.I am privileged that I can get quality medical care if ever I should be bitten by one and need medical attention.  I think it’s because small things represent big things in our minds.  A spider is not just a spider. It’s something that can move around me without my noticing. A spider can land on me in my sleep and bite me (at least that’s what I tell myself). A spider could create more spiders, and they’ll land on me in my sleep and bite me.  Look at all of the levels of fear that I’ve created from a tiny insect?Quite honestly, writing it out my fears is helping me understand them a bit more.  What are you afraid of?

Last modified on 2020-07-18