When unpleasant sensation arises, our instinct is either to nuke it, numb ourselves, distract ourselves, run away, get overwhelmed with anxiety or crippled by doubt and fear. It's inspiring to see someone not only willing, but adept at hanging out with creatures so primordially frightening.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WK2LpUoqX6A&vq
(Thanks, Dan.)