Hello again!

It is a privilege to curate for #MSP-Curation every Saturday as a part of the @minnowsupport initiative. "Peace, Abundance, Liberty" is the motto of PAL, which supports all Hive users, but notably the minnows.

And what a wonderful opportunity to pick five articles from Ladies of Hive, which is my main focus!

Th questions asked for ladies to answer is a choice of two: Do you feel prepared to face physical and psychological threats? OR What gift would you give, to whom, and why?

@graciel-chan

I discovered that this mother sells candy on the buses always accompanied by her two small children because she has no one to leave them with, surely that day she was comparing prices for her children's gifts because I saw her in the toy aisle looking at prices.
Then she inspired me and I asked myself what gift would make her happier if I had in my hands to surprise her, surely a phone would not hurt but she wants more, so this would be my gift without limits, no excuses, something material and surprising.
I would imagine myself coming to the toy aisle straight to her with a key in my hands, telling her, "Madam, today is the day of your special gift, it is a house equipped with everything, the best of the best, with details in abundance, of course without flaunting my nobility, I would tell her madam this was sent by God, you are the chosen one, however this has a contract, you cannot transfer it in life to anyone, enjoy your gift Merry Christmas!.
Although seeing her cry with emotion, I am sure that my tears would also come out free, full of happiness and satisfaction.
https://peakd.com/hive-124452/@graciel-chan/a-special-gift

@mesonia

Personally, I wouldn't say I feel prepared to take on physical threats because well, you can never really be prepared for accidents or whatever that is coming since you don't know. But you take the classes you can, the lessons you can and pray that such hazards do not come your way because it is never nothing to want. Psychologically, well, I feel more prepared than for the physical. Because my mind is really something I've worked on and though self development is an ongoing thing.... building your mind is something that never stops, I can only say that I try to be prepared. You can never really be prepared for anything but just try to be so that if it comes, you Know how to go about it.
I think women should take self-defense classes. Take it to prepare yourself just incase of necessity. So, that when danger stands in the way...even if you can't fight it, you know how to avoid it. Now, taking self-defense classes does not mean that you bully others you feel that have not taken or are weak but you take it, just to be safe.

https://peakd.com/hive-124452/@mesonia/my-take-on-preparation-for

@angeladelpi

As a Latino woman, I find myself immersed in a reality where vulnerability to threats, whether physical or psychological, seems to be a constant shadow. Unfortunately, this feeling is ingrained in Latino culture.
I can't deny that I experience a palpable fear every time I go out of the house, to the point of avoiding going out alone. I always seek the company of others, even in places that are considered safe, as any strange movement or presence awakens in me a sense of threat.
Although I was assured that I was safe, that fear always persisted. I don't live in a dangerous place, fortunately, and I have chosen to limit my exposure to news and negative content.
However, I cannot help that latent fear. Despite the education I received from my parents, who raised me to be a strong and able to defend myself, I believe that anyone is exposed to threats in such a cruel world.
I think it is crucial that we women prepare in every possible way. This involves learning self-defense, identifying danger early, getting to know the people with whom we relate, and most importantly, cultivating self-esteem as a fundamental tool to avoid many adversities.

https://peakd.com/hive-124452/@angeladelpi/ladies-of-hive-contest-163-or-estoy-preparada-para-enfrentar-amenazas

@zorili91

The level of violence worldwide has risen and women continue to be a great victim so I believe that we should all have at least the minimum self-defense techniques, which are various and dissimilar and that perhaps not all of us can learn but at least do physical exercises that contribute to strengthen the muscles but above all learn some situations of life that is not always solved with physical violence.
I do yoga exercises to achieve that our body is in harmony with our mind, because when we have a high self-esteem, we know our rights and we master our knowledge nobody can denigrate us or affect us psychologically.
Because of my age I no longer do so much self-defense but what is well learned is not forgotten, because the preparation of women should be since childhood, as my family is more of women, the men we have teach us a little bit of everything from some weak areas of men to when they are more than one to do.
Some months ago I was at home doing the usual cleaning, someone was stalking me, I went out, I live in a hallway, and in a matter of seconds the individual enters my living room and takes my cell phone, well we all know what it means when they take your cell phone, I was frozen but for seconds, I ran alongside him through patios and roof to hold him by the leg when he saw me I threw the cell phone, jjj I recovered it but then I was two hours to get off the roof and a week to recover the pain of the body.
I think I was able to do it because of the training I've had since I was a child on how to handle problems, it got my adrenaline going, but also because animals have their survival instinct and deep inside us, we still have those traits.

https://peakd.com/hive-124452/@zorili91/eng-esp-contest163-ladies-but

@elizabeth2323

While I was hunting for job, saw a vacancy decided to try my luck, it was a small office filled with men in the ages of 40's based on my guess, they were harmed but not in uniform, they spoke courteously, never had any negative thought in my head, I just wanted to drop my Curriculum vitae (CV) and leave, but they started delaying me with talks I felt were unnecessary, I kept cool because I was already stuck, a lot of thoughts came to my mind, it became scarier when they started smoking then his other friends telling me he will take care of me, how did we get to this point
I only came for a job but it's leading somewhere else, he was not violent but started touching and I wasn't comfortable with it and he still didn't want me to leave, I thought of a plan, I told him my mum was sick and I only stepped out so I should be home by now, I told him to give me his number that I will keep calling him, immediately I stepped out I deleted his number, ran as fast as my legs could take me. It was only my intuition that saved me because I sensed danger and if I didn't use wisdom they might hurt me if I didn't comply.
I am used to the flight mode (fleeing from whatever it is that will hurt me) knowing fully well that the blame is always on the women,when I sense danger the first thing that comes to my mind is to run, staying to fight might not be a good idea for me what if I am overpowered.

https://peakd.com/hive-124452/@elizabeth2323/how-i-face-physical-and-psychological-threats

Each of these articles have been upvoted by @minnowsupport. Thank you @minnowsupport for this tremendous initiative and for your support!

😍#ilikeitalot!😍