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  Fear ✍🏻: Sheng Sebuja What Is Fear and Why Do We Face It? Psychology defines fear as a basic human emotion triggered by a perceived threat—whether real or imagined—that activates both physiological and emotional responses. But for me, fear is something deeper. It’s that unsettling feeling we get when we think about outcomes that might not meet our expectations. It’s the disappointment when reality hits harder than we imagined. That’s why people say, “Expectation vs. reality hits different.” But here’s the question, if fear makes us uncomfortable, why do we need to face it at all? Why not skip the hard part? Why not take the easier route and avoid the challenge altogether? Some people think it’s better to take the shortcut or run from what scares them. But the truth is, facing our fears is one of the most important steps toward growth. It challenges us, shapes us, and teaches us independence. When we confront what we’re afraid of, we learn something powerful: that even in diffic...