You cannot argue with a drunk person. I mean have you ever tried that. When I was a teacher, I quite often was the designated driver. That meant I was the sober one amongst many drunk people. Hysterical at points but very frustrating at others because have you ever tried to convince a drunk person of something they don't want to do or believe? It's nearly impossible. 

The thing is, when someone is upset, they are like that drunk person. When we are upset, we are caught up in thinking. That thinking looks real. Innocently we cannot think clearly. And if someone else is trying to make us change, we push back even more. Thought will pass on it's own if we give time and space. Obviously, if someone is a danger, then do what makes sense.

But why not give it a try. Let things lie. Let the sober thoughts come in naturally. See what unfolds. 

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