We must avoid quick-tempered criticism
and furious, power-driven argument.
The same goes for sulking and silent scorn.
These are emotional booby traps
baited with pride and vengefulness.
Our first job is to sidestep the traps.
When we are tempted by the bait,
we should train ourselves to step back and think.
For we can neither think nor act to good purpose
until the habit of self-restraint has become automatic.

Thought to Ponder....

Nothing pays off like restraint of tongue and pen.

Recovery Related Acronym

H A L T = Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired.