the Whole Picture
Imagine finding an unfamiliar object under your bed at night.
Before you know what it is, your brain may immediately consider the worst possibilities. If someone nearby says, “I think it’s alive,” the situation can suddenly feel much more threatening.
Your heart rate may increase. You become more cautious. Every little detail seems important.
Then someone turns on the light and discovers that the terrifying “creature” is nothing more than an old piece of food.
The fear disappears—and laughter often follows.
That sudden change from danger to
