This is probably the default reaction to a bad incident. The average person believes in the reject system as a coping mechanism amidst a terrible situation.
For example
Bad marriage ( it can never be me)
Losing wealth ( it can never be me)
Domestic violence ( it can never be me)
Plane crash ( it can never be me)
Surprisingly it keeps happening over and over again, this time to a different person who at a point might have said " it can never be me".
We are by default attracted to a good life, I doubt anyone would want to put themselves in a terrible situation out of boredom or some flimsy excuses.
So it's amusing that something beyond human control is treated with such levity.
Faith , words of affirmation and declarations are beautiful, as it is a motivation to achieve. A positive mindset that keeps the mind focused and determined. But is it enough to avert an accident?
Why do you think it could never be you in that bad relationship, accident, fire outbreak, disaster and several terrible situations?
Maybe some situations can be managed with better decision making,
Maybe it's a situation of being in the wrong place at the wrong time, Life is unpredictable.
In my opinion uncertainty is a fact in life and it cannot be managed. Everything is flexible except death.
There are situations that can be averted with better preparation and luck ( luck is a strong factor), but a lot of things are beyond human control.
You cannot be careful enough!
It's okay to be positive ( luck and hope should be your mantra)
I hope it doesn't happen to me, (it is a far better reaction )than outrightly believing it cannot happen to you because you assume,
your lifestyle is safe
Your security is tight
Your investment is enough
Your experience would help you navigate.
A plane crash spares no one.
Life is indeed unpredictable and luck will forever be a factor.
Exceptions like they say don't negate the rule!
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