At a fundamental level, we are influenced by our primal instincts.
As we progress in our evolution, we develop the capacity to filter and guide these instincts.
When someone upsets you, your initial reaction is often an emotional one.
It requires emotional maturity to move past these innate reactions and prioritize logical responses in challenging situations.
Emotional maturity allows us to step back, consider logic, and respond thoughtfully rather than reacting impulsively. It’s a key aspect of personal growth and self-control.
– Pope
Need for distance
Stay away from those who play the victim in problems they created. Focus on spending time with people with whom you share a common future rather than just a common past. Prioritize wisely. Allocate more of your time and energy to those who have contributed to your...