A few weeks ago, I saw a representative from a home security system company walking around in my neighborhood (Virginia Heights) in Southwest City. He told me that another residence a few houses down from me had been burglarized and that he was installing a new home security system for them.

He continued with a pitch for the product/service and after several moments I politely told him that I wasn’t interested. I’m not entirely convinced that a feeling of safety can be bought, but I do think the feeling can simply be a way of life.

He indirectly suggested that my mindset makes a little sense, at least up until the point your safety is jeopardized. Then what do I do?

I Feel Safe Living in This Area, Always Have

Occasionally when I get home in the evenings from work, and until dark, I leave my main front storm door unlocked and open. The outer sreen door is primarily made of glass and hardly poses much in the way of protection. But, my (indoor only) cat enjoys sitting by the door and taking a few peaks out into the big world.

More than one time I’ve even fallen asleep accidently with the doors open and unlocked, and the only disturbance I encountered was the next morning when my alarm clock went off.

And, during several weeks in the early Spring, I keep some windows in my house open all the time, including throughout the night, with only a weak window screen separating me from the outside.

Do I live in a bubble with unrealistic expectations that nothing bad will ever happen? I really don’t think so, because I am aware of the risks. I just live my life the best I know how.

Things do seem that simple to me.