Everyone everywhere is under a lot of pressure right now. It's been a rough year and considering the fact that we all spent the last few years hoping the next one would be better, we're all a little bit stressed.
When a person is under stress, patience is worn thin and it's far easier to skip right over rational responses and into emotional ones.
Most of the time, people are understanding and if you apologize for any stressed outburst, will forgive you happily.
The problem right now, though, is that everyone is stressed the hell out.
We can't fix the world right now. None of us have the kind of power or influence required to even make a dent.
All it takes is a little bit of empathy and kindness.
No one is expecting sainthood right now.
Just take a moment to pause and consider a difficult situation from the point of view of the other party before you unload your frustrations on them.
Do them that kindness, at least. If everyone did so, then maybe we'd all be just a little bit less stressed out in general.
