Safe Harbour On Both Sides

within himself, the outside problems started disappearing on their own. Don’t Lose Your Senses “Confidence is life, and lack of confidence is death.” This powerful saying by Paramhansa is beautifully illustrated by a real-life incident involving the Queen of Britain. In London, Buckingham Palace is the royal residence of Queen Elizabeth. On 13 July 1982, an unexpected and dangerous incident occurred: A stranger managed to enter the Queen’s private bedroom. In his hand was a broken ashtray—an object that could be used as a sharp weapon. When the Queen suddenly saw this unknown man inside her room, she naturally felt a sense of danger. Her hand immediately went to the alarm button—a special bell installed in the palace to summon security in emergencies. She pressed the button several times, but for some unknown reason, it didn’t work. It was a critical moment. The Queen was alone, unarmed, and facing a strong man with a potential weapon. If she had panicked, shouted, or angrily asked the man to leave, he might have reacted violently—and the result could have been tragic. But instead, the Queen chose to stay calm. She kept her nerves under control and started speaking gently with the intruder. She even offered him a cigarette and, through casual conversation, diverted his attention.