How do I know if I'm safe?

How can I be sure nobody wants to destroy me and take Ebony and Tigger away from me?

The Buddhist nun Pema Chödrön has book in print titled: Comfortable With Uncertainty. (It's one of a number of fine books she has written.) The premise is that we can never be certain about anything. Every moment is new. And change is the only constant. So we have to learn to live with not ever being able to be certain about anything.

Of course, I don't know anything about your situation. So I can't say anything specific with regard to your concerns. But for most of us, especially in the developed countries of the world, we can be reasonably sure no one is out to destroy us in particular. And, unless there is some particular reason why someone would want to take your cats away (such as you live in an apartment where pets are not allowed) I would imagine there would be no reason why someone would want to take away your kitties. As a result, unless there are some particular circumstances you're concerned about, I'd say chances are you're probably safe. I wish you well...

Hello whispershadow,

To me, if no one has actually said they want to destroy or harm you and take Ebony and Tigger away, and there really is no one in your life who would care to do that, then I would do my best to work on - day in and day out - letting go of those thought patterns. It brings too much fear/anxiety feeding those worries. Tell yourself, 'yes, I do know, no one wants to destroy me and take Ebony and Tigger away.' Your cats and yourself will be okay whispershadow, don't you worry.

This idea of yours is tremendous. I read this thread with intention of posting my own tale of worry but instead am reading something helpful. Thanks.