January has a strange way of stirring things. For some, it feels hopeful. For others, it feels heavy, unsettling, or emotionally raw, even when life itself is “fine.” If you’ve noticed old fears resurfacing, hesitation around trusting yourself, or a subtle pull to retreat instead of expand, you’re not imagining it. This isn’t just burnout. And it isn’t weakness. It’s spiritual fear , and for many people, January quietly brings it to the surface. What Is Spiritual Fear (And Wh