After the vulnerability of our government officials being hurt while they do their jobs, it can make us feel pretty vulnerable. If they can’t be safe and control their environment, how can we control ours?

Control of our circumstances is also a product of “do we know where we are – are we aware”? We don’t have automatic body guards to protect us or save us from the most frightening of circumstances. But even those who do, need to be aware of where they are and what they are doing.

Awareness of our surroundings and the safety of our surroundings is pretty much up to us. If the hair on the back of your neck is signaling that you are not safe, listen. Be safe. Be aware of where you are. Be conscious of wanting to be where you are. Take precautions, that suit you, for your safety. Mindfulness is our own protection and control for taking steps to be where we want to be and with whom we want to be with.