Look

Something is said to you and
Your first reaction is anger,
So stop.
Breathe.
Look.

Look for the truth.
Your anger might be fear,
Your anger might be hurt.
The truth is, it probably isn't about you.

And even if it is
Then

Look for opportunities for compassion:
Compassion for the source of your anger,
Compassion for yourself,
And if you look, you will find it.

Two seconds have passed.
The anger is gone.

Look
And perhaps you will see their hurt and pain,
And perhaps you will wonder,
How can I help?

Or at least

How can I not hurt them more?

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Trisha