When it comes to protecting oneself, people think it's all about holding themselves back from engaging with life, but it's all about being prepared for anything, Having the presence of mind, and making strategic decisions.
You need to understand that life is very unpredictable. And you can never be truly safe no matter how much you try to protect yourself. However, being present and prepared for anything
allows us not just to face challenges but to bring our capacity to overcome them to its zenith. Life's peaks and valleys become growth opportunities, and our preparedness becomes a beacon guiding us through the unpredictable terrain. It's in the moments of uncertainty that our strength and resilience reach their pinnacle, shaping a narrative of triumph against the unpredictable backdrop of life.
So instead of cowering in fear and letting it hold you back from pursuing your goals, or participating in life, learn to open up and embrace life with the knowing that protecting yourself is by building the mindset that you'll always come out on the other side no matter what life throws at you. By persevering and building mental resilience.
By being strategic with your actions and making adequate preparations. It is not by living in fear and holding yourself back from engaging in life. It is by knowing you'll always rise to every challenge with faith that you’ll come out on the other side with more wisdom and experience. It is by understanding that by rising through every level of challenges you're on your way to being the most empowered version of yourself.
Protecting yourself is not by not going out at night, or playing at the side of the sea, it is by being observant and actively engaging with whatever activity you choose to immerse yourself in. That is how you empower yourself.
PS: picture taken by me