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What does it mean?
Even when nothing obvious happens, people often feel anxious or uncertain.
In plain terms
People fear something even when things seem calm.
What can you take from it?
Anxiety can exist even without visible threats.

Where it applies

  • during peace
  • in quiet times
  • before events

Putting it to work

  • check your fears
  • seek clarity

Questions to consider

  • Why are you afraid now?
  • Is something really wrong?

Another view

Sometimes fear is justified even if nothing has happened yet.

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