Probably Possible

PROBABLE versus POSSIBLE

Often, we are aware of something possible and respond by being overly anxious or euphoric. This is a natural phenomenon.

But the next time you are worried about something happening, please consider this:

POSSIBILITY is very different than PROBABILITY...

Possibility means it COULD happen... Probability assigns a weight or strength to that **PROBABLE vs. POSSIBLE**

It’s common to feel anxious or overly excited about something that could happen; this response is entirely natural. But the next time you find yourself overwhelmed by worry, take a moment to reflect on this important distinction:

**Possibility** is not the same as **probability**.

- **Possibility** means that something **could** happen.
- **Probability** measures how likely it is to occur.

We see this differentiation in everyday language, such as "storm warning" versus "storm watch." The distinction hinges on the level of probability.

Take the example of snow on Christmas: while it is **possible** to see snow, the actual **probability** of experiencing it on that day is quite low.

- **Possibility** can be summarized as a **yes** or **no**.
- **Probability** is expressed as a **percentage**.

So, when you hear about an event and think, "This is too close to home; I might be in danger," remember that just because something has happened once does not necessarily elevate the probability of it happening again. There are only a few exceptions to this principle, making it essential to focus on the facts rather than fear.possibility.

This is manifest daily in things we read... eg. weather STORM Warning, vs STORM watch... The difference is probability...

What is the possibility of seeing snow on Christmas? POSSIBLE...
What is the probability that we will see snow on Xmas... Very Limited

Possibility is expressed in YES and NO
Probability is expressed in a percentage

So next time you hear of something and think, OM, this happened so close to me, I am in danger... Try to remember that what happened does not increase the probability of a repeat occurrence... there are a few exceptions to this... but just a few...