When someone offends or upsets you, your first reaction is to condemn, resent them, wish to retaliate. It's a totally natural feeling because such is the human nature: always ready to "react" - usually in a negative way. After the first reaction, though, a second step should be taken: a careful analysis of the situation and, consequently, a new, more mature assessment of what happened. If you are mature enough, you will eventually realize that your whole negative reaction is useless. Besides, it is also harmful... to "you"! Instead of being resentful and angry, realize that whatever happened is never so serious as to destroy your peace of mind. Forgive and forget. Life can be really good if you learn how to minimize your excessive pride and self-righteousness.
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