Confusing being mortal with being threatened can occur in any realm. The fact that something could go wrong does not mean that we are in danger. It means we are alive. Mortality is the sign of life. In the most intimate and personal of arenas, many of us have love and trusted someone who violated that trust. So when someone else comes along who intrigues us, whose interests we share, who we enjoy being with, with whom there could b some mutual enrichment and understanding, that does not mean that we are being violated again. Experiencing anxiety does not mean that anyone is doing anything to us that is unjust. . Sarah Schulman
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The message that Nelson Mandela is trying to convey is that death can be an opportunity to appreciate life. If you are alive, you are never threatened. At the same time, you are also never safe. People will always do things to you that can harm you.

It is important not to confuse the two. When you are healthy and well, there is no threat or harm. However, when you are sick or injured, there is danger.

Source: Conflict Is Not Abuse: Overstating Harm, Community Responsibility, And The Duty Of Repair

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