That tiny coin wedged into your car door lives in the uneasy space between coincidence and intention. Most of the time, it’s harmless—a random object in a chaotic world that just happened to land where you’d notice it. Yet the jolt you feel is real, because your brain is wired to treat the unexpected as a possible warning, especially when it touches your sense of safety.
What you do with that feeling is what truly matters. You don’t have to spiral into fear to take yourself seriously. Check your locks, scan your surroundings, and mentally note anything that seems out of place. If odd details start to repeat, document them and reach out for help instead of second-guessing yourself into silence. You’re not overreacting by paying attention. You’re simply choosing to treat your own safety as worth the pause.
