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Tip-Off #16 - Peace Amid Conflict

Tip-Off #16 - Peace Amid Conflict

Anger: "Can I say the cursed word now?" - Inside Out (Pixar)

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I upset you.

(I'll make it right next time I see you.)

I really made a mistake.

(Nobody's perfect.)

My presentation tonight didn't go well.

(I'll do better next time.)

I can't forgive you.

(But God can.)

I sidestep my own troubles, much as I steer clear of trouble with others. I rationalize, make excuses – at least feel guilty. I do care.

James Baldwin said, “N…

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