Appropriate Response

When something makes you want to defend yourself or hurt back, wait before you react. This will give you time to reflect, remember that nothing is personal and realize that they’re probably just feeling bad and (ineffectively) trying to make themselves feel better. Defending and counter-attacking comes from a lack of power and encourages energy you don’t want to continue to circulate. Instead, take a deep breath and feel your feelings. When the energy of the feelings dissolves, you’ll feel more empowered to respond with…

Compassion and kindness.