You Get Offended Doesn’t Make You Right

 I can feel the rage rising within me, my fists clenching tightly as my blood boils with anger. Someone just insulted me and I can feel the tears of frustration starting to build up in my eyes. 

But as much as I want to retaliate, as much as I want to throw a punch or yell back in their face, I know that getting offended doesn't make me right. In fact, it often makes me the opposite - narrow-minded and irrational. 

So instead, I take a deep breath and try to calm myself down. I remind myself that not everyone will like me or agree with me, and that's okay. I can't control other people's opinions or actions, but I can control how I react to them. 

I decide to approach the situation with empathy and understanding. I try to put myself in the other person's shoes and understand where they're coming from. Maybe they had a bad day or they're dealing with personal issues that are affecting their behavior. 

By taking a step back and thinking logically, I can see that getting offended only fuels the fire of negativity and anger. It doesn't solve anything and it certainly doesn't make me any more right than before. 

So instead of letting my emotions get the best of me, I choose to respond with grace and compassion. I offer an apology or simply walk away from the situation, knowing that I am better off taking the high road and keeping my cool. 

Getting offended doesn't make me right, but choosing to react with kindness and understanding does. And that's something I can be proud of.