Feeling Unsafe in a Very Safe World
(WorldNews Health)

More than ever, people are concerned about feeling “safe.” Unfortunately, what that word means changes with context, people you’re with, the environment you’re in, and is based upon each individual’s background and life experiences. What may feel unsafe for you may be perfectly safe for me. Physical safety is something most people understand. You get into a car, you fasten your seat belt, and that helps you stay safe in case of an automobile accident. But what is the equivalent of a seat belt for our emotional safety? And is such a mechanism dependent upon the rest of the world to understand and provide you, or is it something you need to figure out how to...