Fear sharpens the senses, makes you appreciate life and moments that previously seemed trivial. Even the most skeptical begin to ask for salvation, hold the hand of a neighbor or whisper "let everything be alright."
I wonder why it is fear that awakens faith so strongly? Perhaps because we finally realize how vulnerable we are and how little control we have over the situation. In such moments, the world ceases to be an abstraction - it becomes very concrete: breathing, heart, hand nearby.
But you don't have to wait for danger to appreciate life. Love, care and attention are real "life preservers" in everyday life. A small smile, a warm word, an unexpected call to a friend or a light flirtation with someone cute can give a feeling of real happiness and security.