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

It was in fact a determining factor in her decision to leave him. Mary was now surer than she’d 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.

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

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.

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

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, “Be AWARE.” This word’s roots are obviously tied in English to “beware,” and is one of most important self-defense and Life Defense techniques we employ.

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.

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 “being AWARE” is a vital step to maintaining your freedom and life. Be AWARE or “beware” of anything, or anyone who might take life from you…

#lifedefense #aware #allenhughes

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