There are so many who not only try but do "see beyond the obvious" as you phrased it and everyone perceives things in their own way subjectively...There are some who also perceive things objectively, but we all have those moments throughout our lives, not just a select few...Many apply this in different ways, some spiritual, some financial, some in raising children, some in the way you do, and so forth...
I once met a man who had the knowing of a lot of things, more than he ever let on, but more than that, he had such a deep understanding and wisdom but never showed it...He spoke in a way that turned it back on you to figure out, and he presented himself to others as a very simple and humble loving soul who didn't need nor want any special recognition...
We are all here in this life for different reasons, in my opinion, some to rest, some to play, some to work, some to help, some to teach, some to feed, and so on and so on...No one is special but everyone is unique in this world, including the plants and animals...
Why are all the alleged varieties and species of alien life grouped together into one word, Aliens?...Does fear of one mean all are feared?...Does the love of one mean love for all?...Do you love your neighbor?...Then do you love the terrorist who is out to kill you?...Do you love the neighbor's cat?...Then do you also love the pitbull that mauled and killed a child?...
I think using a blanket term of "many people seem to fear aliens" is misleading and too extremely general...If there are good positive people (aliens) out there, whether they be feathered, or have scales or look like us, there are probably very negative people out there...
This universe is built upon opposing forces for its life...We see it here on earth, and as the wise saying goes "as above so below"...So if people are concerned about contacting alien life they have a real objective and valid concern because life isnt the same everywhere...One may to loving and welcoming, peace and kind, other life may be very cruel and harmful, negative or positive...
We simply do not know what types of life are out there and how things would play out if we meet them...To welcome all and everything into our home is as ignorant and foolish and negating everything out there and attacking anything or anyone from another planet who decides to meet us for the first time...Having a certain amount of caution towards the unknown is healthy, it's certainly not out of fear...