The Power of Holding One's Peace

Recently, as a participant in an angry exchange, I met anger with anger. Although I ultimately accepted the other person’s apology, my system was still full of the chemistry of venom that took days to let go.

Yesterday I witnessed the power of holding one’s peace as an observer when anger erupted. One person attacked. The other remained calm, reaffirmed his love, and exuded peace. The effect on the angry person was that he quickly calmed.

It’s possible. It’s powerful.

You write it: What is your response when anger comes at you?