Why Do Some People Like to Be Scared?

Last night I "took one for the team". That means that while Bob hosted a Super Bowl party I went to the movies with a friend. I agreed to see one she really wanted to see and other friends wouldn't. We saw The Woman in Black. I had decided I would try not to hide in the hood of my coat at the scary parts and I did pretty good.

There were a few times I blocked my own view with my hand but for the most part I watched. There were a lot of sudden shocking moments that caused me to jump.  It had an interesting and unexpected ending that we think we figured out.

Why do some people want to be scared whether its in a movie theatre or amusement park? Are they looking for a more intense experience of life? Is there something inside of them they are trying to wake up? Are they trying to access their adrenalin? Whatever it is, I know I left the theatre feeling exhausted. My body had tensed up many times as I'd ridden the emotional roller coaster.

What about you? Do you intentionally look to be scared or is day to day life scary enough?

Pic.. Finding this little mouse in my home is about as scary as I want it to get!