Being able to believe yourself to be protected from or not exposed to danger or risk is an important ingredient in achieving personal harmony

Is the being safe a state of mind or circumstantial?  Does the mere fact of perceiving yourself to be safe alleviate danger?  Probably not, but practicing safe behaviour definitely reduces the risk something untoward will occur.

Seeking Safety

Personal care includes practicing  behaviours oriented to keep you safe.  Fear can be managed through your behaviour.  This does not provide absolute protection but it does create a comfort zone.

Feeling unsafe can lead to anxiety.  Taking action to address and reduce the risk of negative consequences, leads to increased safety and thus reduced anxiety.

This is not to suggest potential harm will be avoided but taking simple precautions coupled with a belief in your own personal safety can leave you comfortable and settled.

Don’t Overthink It

Being safe is not a state of mind in and of itself.  I think I am safe, therefore I am is most likely a risky position.  Safety starts with thinking but ends with action.

On one hand being convinced danger lurks at every corner is both unsettling and potential can lead to a dangerous level of stress and mental instability.

Thinking yourself into danger is not helpful nor will it lead to positive outcomes.  Be comfortable with what you can achieve relative to your personal safety and that of those you interact with.

Those things outside your control will only impact your thoughts and create fears you cannot address if you let them.  Stay save on your own, it is a choice.