Boiling water makes a poor mirror. So does a mind caught in the heat of the moment. 

Your first reaction may be loud, urgent and utterly convincing. It still deserves a second look. 

A breath, a short walk or a brief pause can create room to choose. Before you answer, notice whether you are responding to the situation or to the temperature inside you.

Visual inspired by the saying: “You can't see your reflection in boiling water. Similarly, you can't see the truth in a state of anger. When the water calms, clarity comes” - Anonymous