Think binary. When matter meets antimatter, both vanish, into pure energy. But both existed; I mean, there was a condition we'll call "existence. " Think of one and minus one. Together they add up to zero, nothing, nada, niente, right? Picture them together, then picture them separating-peeling apart. . . . Now you have something, you have two somethings, where once you had nothing.
Move out of your comfort zone. You can only grow if you are willing to feel awkward and uncomfortable when you try something new.