When dreaded outcomes are actually imminent we don't worry about theme take action. Seeing lava from the local volcano make its way down the street toward our house does not cause worry it causes running. Also, we don't usually choose imminent events as subjects for our worrying and thus emerges an ironic truth: Often the very fact that you are worrying about something means that it isn't likely to happen.

Protecting the Gift: Keeping Children and Teenagers Safe