"The only thing we have to fear is fear itself." -FDR
I'd say that pretty much sums it up for me right now. Being afraid of things does shitty things to you. Sure, there is healthy fear....being afraid of electrocution can keep you from putting a radio next the the bathtub. Being afraid of getting your head smashed will get your seat belt buckled. Being afraid of severe abdominal cramping will cause you to check the date on your milk carton.
But should you be afraid of trying new things? Not really. Should you be afraid to show people that you care? No. Should you always be afraid of getting hurt of rejected by new people? Uh-uh. Should you be afraid of clowns? (Well, yes, you should be afraid of clowns. That's a given.)
Carpe diem, motherfucker. Carpe diem.