We don’t like what we don’t understand, in fact it scares us, and this monster is mysterious at least… — Beauty and the Beast

When we are confronted with something new or the unknown, our natural inclination is to be wary, if not fearful.   Things that are out of the ordinary can mean danger, or they can mean that something wonderful is about to happen.  Be on your guard, but also be willing to learn from the new, the novel, and the unexpected.