fear

Right up front, it needs to be said that fears and phobias are not the same thing. For instance, a healthy fear of a rattlesnake is a good thing, and may save your life one day. But a phobia that rattlers are going to get you every time you go for a hike ...

This observance encourages individuals to acknowledge their fears, face them head-on, and take decisive steps towards overcoming them.

Right up front, it needs to be said that fears and phobias are not the same thing. For instance, a healthy fear of a rattlesnake is a good thing, and may save your life one day. But a phobia that rattlers are going to get you every time you go for a hike ...