Welcome to Episode #12 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, The Blonde Haired Warrior.
Once upon a time, I was awakened in the middle of the night by a blood-curdling scream. I ran outside to discover a young, blonde haired woman— a brave blonde haired woman— whose actions that night taught me many lessons about self-defense.
The tale of this real-life warrior is not only inspiring, it may just help you to be safer, too.
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Relying on my gut is what my instinct does.
Defending myself is an inalienable right; that’s in my head.
I know these things for ever.
But I wish I had had the opportunity to listen to this podcast long time ago not relying (in my case : not trusting) other people’s help.
Not only it is aleatory to rely on other people’s help, but it can turn out to be more dangerous. The wrong help can hurt even more!!!! That was my testimony for today.
Sad, but true, Ingrid. You can’t depend on the kindness of strangers to protect you. If helps comes, great! But don’t wait for it.
Stay safe!
I sure pay attention to stay safe.
Thanks for your advice.
I’ll attach it one of your other advice and I’ll also pay attention to SMILE! More!
YES! Let your smile be your shield and your sword! 🙂
And my BICEPS!
Here what happened to me yesterday. Two teenager punks wanted to mess up with me while I was waiting for public transportation.
I watched them firmly, took off my jacket (nice grey jacket with flowers), rolled up the short sleeves of my T-shirt and threw them some bad words in French!
Of course they didn’t understand what I was saying, but they got the message: don’t play it violent and crazy with me, I am prepared (biceps) and ready to defend myself!!!
By chance (there are surveillance cameras at that location) three police officers came. They talk a little with the bad guys. The two punks were starring at their own feet, ashamed!
I made sure not to be followed. I came home safe and … laughing!!! Even one of the police officers had a smile on his face while watching me. Yep! That old lady gave a perfectly clear message to the punks!
HAPPY ENDING!
HILARIOUS!
Ingrid!
I’m so glad you’re okay! You are one tough cookie. Thanks for sharing that story… made my day! Stay safe! 😀
I keep exercising at the fitness club.
But it’s not enough!
English expressions are weird sometimes!
How can somebody STAY safe!
I know that I have to train more to be aware of my environment and build some reflexes.
BTW, I prefer the Latin expression from 2,000 years ago: “CURE UT VALEAT” (take great care to make things be good and safe for you!)
N.B.: this Latin expression means a lot more than the usual “Take care!”
“Stay safe” for me means to be aware of and prepared for any situation.
I wish I had spent more time learning martial arts than Latin when I was a teenager. Six years of studying Latin at school! Worse: being a straight A student! And later on, at the university, analyzing the meaning of each word in the Roman laws with our professor …! Great, but in real life you don’t pause to wonder about the meaning of what is happening. You must be aware, and ready to respond in accordance.
Bottom lines, the laws won’t protect you when you face an aggressor .. who only knows his own law. You do.
CURE UT VALEAT!
All learning is beneficial in some way… I think!
I agree that we must MAKE ourselves safe, not just “stay” safe. It’s a process that never ends!
Thanks, Ingrid!
CURE UT VALEAT! No small thing! SIC LUCEAT LUX! Thus shines the light.