The one where the guilt always comes after....

For some reason... I can put up with a lot of stuff from people without even batting an eye.
I can keep a smile on my face, and can even be kind to them.

But when someone talks down to me, acts smug, or treats me like they're smarter than I am...
I lose it.

I thought by the time I hit 40, that I'd be able to control my feelings about that.

Sadly...

I still instantly get my hackles up....

and try as I might...

I can't quell the fury that bubbles dangerously close to the surface of my voicebox.

I have managed to accomplish the task of not spouting off at that person...

I just haven't learned to shut my trap afterwards.

Of course... what comes next..?

Guilt- Table for 1.

I'm assuming that this will be something I probably will have to work on until my last breath.
Although, it would be so nice if I could master it before then.

A man of self-control becomes the master.~~Sam Veda