Be AWARE!

Published: Nov. 7, 2022, 5:28 p.m.

She had argued with him before, and was now AWARE that with each subsequent conversation he\u2019d gotten a little louder, and a little more forceful. Since taking her self-defense course she\u2019d noticed also a controlling element attempting to take hold of her freedom.

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It was in fact a determining factor in her decision to leave him. Mary was now surer than she\u2019d ever been. This could not continue, she would never abandon her core beliefs, and values Max valued no more. Mary, a Christian now prayed daily for him, and most recently had prayed for strength to leave.

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As if on cue Mary\u2019s AWARENESS was at a heightened level, as was Max\u2019s shouting. Max reached out with his large forearms and powerful grip to grab her and shove her up against the refrigerator. She\u2019d done this before in her training sessions, however recalling it later she just acted instinctively.

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Stepping back as Max drove forward, offline and deflecting his powerful hands before they could take hold not only propelled his forward motion it also gave her the opening she needed as she bolted out the door.

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Mary would come back the next day with a squad car in the street to pick up here stuff, and never return.

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When I talk to people leaving for a trip, whether out of state or out of country, among my last words to them is always, \u201cBe AWARE.\u201d This word\u2019s roots are obviously tied in English to \u201cbeware,\u201d and is one of most important self-defense and Life Defense techniques we employ.

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The world is not getting kinder, gentler, or safer. In life, or Life Defense, consider that to the degree you are AWARE will be your degree of safety, and life. Whether you're talking, in online social situations, on the street, or listening to political agendas and narratives. Be AWARE.

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Is the person, or message getting louder, more aggressive or controlling? If so, it may be time to step off line, and get out, opt out, or get to safety. When? Now! Why? because to \u201cbeing AWARE\u201d is a vital step to maintaining your freedom and life. Be AWARE or \u201cbeware\u201d of anything, or anyone who might take life from you\u2026

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Photo by Haley Black: https://www.pexels.com/photo/woman-taking-pictures-of-ruins-2087391/