Many people are hurting, and people who are hurting sometimes hurt others. This may explain why some have become rude, harsh, or difficult to deal with. But do not let their behavior infect your spirit. Rudeness can be loud. Grace can be louder. Answer sharp remarks with a calm smile. It often disarms faster than a clever comeback. Some people carry storms and try to pour them over your sunshine. Keep glowing anyway. Their bad mood is not your assignment. Choose grace. Show understanding. Stay kind without becoming weak. Stay calm without becoming cold. Sometimes the strongest response is not retaliation. It is dignity with a calm disposition. #PassionPurposeProductivity