“I’m very scared, Alexandra…

<p>In the past few months, these words have started or ended many of the letters and messages I&rsquo;ve received from my clients, friends, and even the folks who help me with my work.</p> <p>War&hellip;</p> <p>Bombs&hellip;</p> <p>A crumbling economy&hellip;</p> <p>Political games and chaos&hellip;</p> <p>Rising prices&hellip;</p> <p>Helplessness&hellip;</p> <p>As terrible as it sounds:</p> <p>WE HAVE GOTTEN USED TO THIS.</p> <p>WE HAVE LEARNED TO LIVE WITH IT.</p> <p>WE HAVE EVEN LEARNED TO &ldquo;NOT NOTICE&rdquo; IT AND CELEBRATE HOLIDAYS.</p> <p>On the surface&hellip; yes.</p> <p>Human beings are creatures that adapt to any circumstances. And they find justification for themselves and their loved ones in any situation.</p> <p>It&rsquo;s normal.</p> <p><img alt="" src="https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:700/0*HMKIsYvynkPns9iV" style="height:467px; width:700px" /></p> <p>Photo by&nbsp;<a href="https://unsplash.com/@whatdaliz?utm_source=medium&amp;utm_medium=referral" rel="noopener ugc nofollow" target="_blank">Liz Sanchez-Vegas</a>&nbsp;on&nbsp;<a href="https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=medium&amp;utm_medium=referral" rel="noopener ugc nofollow" target="_blank">Unsplash</a></p> <p>We are here on this Earth for too short a time.</p> <p>We want to be happy and enjoy life.</p> <p>Or at least we DO NOT WANT TO SUFFER&hellip;</p> <p>Or to suffer MORE THAN OTHERS&hellip;</p> <p>There is no need to be ashamed of this.</p> <p>The instinct for self-preservation is ingrained by Nature.</p> <p><a href="https://medium.com/@glowing_ruber_mallard_780/im-very-scared-alexandra-8a08e2e02649"><strong>Learn More</strong></a></p>