Protection is a learned skill. It takes practice and consistent training to be good at it and to stay good at it. But it’s not about living in fear. It’s about awareness and preparation. Living in fear of a physical intrusion or violation does not make us more aware. It does the opposite because we can’t see beyond the fear.
Even as a young woman, I thought the Secret Service was a team worth playing for, but I didn’t think I could ever earn a spot on the team because of my personal deficiencies. I wasn’t big enough, strong enough, experienced enough, and more. It wasn’t until I was given a chance to earn my spot on the team that I realized I did have the ability to do the job. It was a hard job to earn, but I was too stubborn to quit, and that attitude got me far. I had a lot of fight in me.
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