A quote from The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel speaking of the initial culture shock and sensory overload of India:

"Initially you're overwhelmed. But gradually you realize it's like a wave. Resist, and you'll be knocked over. Dive into it, and you'll swim out the other side"

I believe this must be applicable to anything that scares us; culture, change, love, new experiences... Resist, and you will be knocked over.

Dive into it, and you'll swim out the other side.