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couzin wrote:

sugar land dave wrote:Other people on the planet are going to do and say things that I do not like. I cannot control that, but I can allow my intellect to govern my emotions rather than the reverse. I think it is best to remember that to whatever extent that you injure someone, you also injure your own inner self.

You can disregard these words, but in real life you will not be able to disregard this truth. Be good to others; it will be good for you, and by forgiving others, you forgive yourself.

For the OP: You need to control yourself, not give it over to others manipulations. You choose how to react. Try to do so with graciousness and grace.

Wow dude - excellent - I really like this post! Give it up for "sugar land dave"!!!

Thank you for the recognition. I am new here and do not yet know nearly all that I should, but with the help of all of you who have been here before me, I hope to learn.

Much appreciation!

baldeagle wrote: The OP did not create the problem.

I disagree with your opinion.

The OP was a party to an incident which was an ongoing escalation by BOTH parties. He posted his viewpoint, no doubt putting it in the best light. Yet my opinion is that he let his ego and emotions overcome his intellect. I'm 56, and yet I will not exonerate someone else just because they are getting older and should know better.

Other people on the planet are going to do and say things that I do not like. I cannot control that, but I can allow my intellect to govern my emotions rather than the reverse. I think it is best to remember that to whatever extent that you injure someone, you also injure your own inner self.

You can disregard these words, but in real life you will not be able to disregard this truth. Be good to others; it will be good for you, and by forgiving others, you forgive yourself.

For the OP: You need to control yourself, not give it over to others manipulations. You choose how to react. Try to do so with graciousness and grace.