It's been 3 days since the attacks on Brussels and even though I always promised myself I'd not let terror affect my daily life, I must admit it's starting to,... Today I was going to town and got on the bus as usual. On that bus, I got a message that a new police action was ongoing and suspects were sighted near public transport,... All of the sudden every person with a backpack, every person looking at their cellphone too concentrated, anyone somewhat out of the ordinary, looked suspicious and gave me that slightly uneasy feeling,... I hate myself for it. I drive my car daily. The odds are enormeously larger that I'll die in a carcrash rather than in an attack. So why doesn't my rational mind process it as such?
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pyckenzot:
Thing is I always considered myself very aware of my surroundings. Noticing the details sort of say. Now it gives me an uneasy feeling. Been too safe for too long I presume.
nebula:
The way the media (and social media) has been so hyped up, and having attacks close to home, I think it's normal to feel on edge. But also good that you recognize what the odds really are, realistically. Don't let fear rule your life, but yes, self awareness is good. Be safe <3