Sometimes we might lose our temper, shouting or even just becoming passive aggressive with our friends. Sometimes it’s appropriate for them to draw a boundary and say, “Please don’t speak to me that way.” But many times it’s not necessary.

When our friends respond in a way that demonstrates absolute patience, that they see our good intentions purely, we will want to live up to their expectations of us.

Through their grace, we see ourselves better.

(Read the transcript and find important links on the site: A Beautiful Thought – Someone To Overlook Our Flaws: Episode 450)