The rattlesnake is not venomous just to be mean, it evolved that way, it's just being a snake.
When we try to fix another's misinterpretation of our actions, either by faux apology or by ratting on them to others, that is akin to the snake trying to make its venom nonvenomous...whether the strike was in anger or in reflex, venom results.
Being a tish more evolved than a snake, we have choices as to what to do when our actions or just our self is being wrongly perceived.
We can turn to spiritual principles for guidance in getting over our self (which is the answer to most prayers), or we can continue to depend on our reasoning mind which is ever out for payback.
With spiritual principles we seek God...we praise what we are perceiving...we ask for his interpretation and that he bless our thoughts and our heart about the other.
Staying in reliance on our reasoning mind, we try to fix the other's perception of the problem by apologetically explaining how s/he misinterpreted us. Or, usually the preferred way, we rat them out to others, telling all about their wrong, mean and vindictive ways. And compound the problem exponentially.
Relying on our reasoning mind seems akin to the snake trying to make its venom nonvenomous...ain't gonna happen, Snake, try not striking in the first place. (See how easy it is for the reasoning mind to correct the error of another's ways? Now, God...he just lets, loves and laughs.)
I'm reminded of an old song...live, love, laugh and be happy. Spiritual principles get us there.
Thank you.
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