Stop trying to meditate while you are on fire.

Your rage is a data point. Treat it like one.

I am going to make a prediction.

After the “incident” on Tuesday (the spoon, the shouting, the door slam), you made a promise to yourself. You looked in the mirror, washed your face, and thought:

“Next time, I will just take a deep breath. Next time, I will count to ten. Next time, I will be more mindful.”

Stop it. You are lying to yourself.

I say this with…