What if, when you take an action, you do so from love, not fear?  This shift in energy would make all the difference.  So many times, humans act from a sense of needing to defend oneself, not just physically, but emotionally.  Did you know that no other can hurt you emotionally when you realize you all arise from the same Source?  If that Source is pure Consciousness, then you realize just how powerful are your thoughts.  You can take care of yourself and send out love to all those around you, which radiates a different energy than “defend yourself.”  Try it.  Be a radiator of love with boundaries of Light instead of walls. 

You are so very loved.