Very well said. It takes a lot of self-control sometimes,
   especially when anger or frustration starts taking over. But
   it's possible to squash it before it takes over all your
   thinking and refocus it towards productive words and deeds.

   I practice it as much as possible. Sometimes I put myself into
   situations where I would normally get angry just to test myself
   and see if I can stay focused, calm, thinking of mutually
   beneficial needs... and be willing to stick around long enough
   to get someone to at least give a positive response back. If
   they don't, well, that just means I didn't get the feedback I
   wanted to get. But I know that at some level, being willing to
   be patient with someone who is frustrating can help change and
   improve someone else in a deep way. So I guess ultimately I
   guess I see kindness from a psychological-health perspective
   first and then, by extension, _hope_ that it leads to a better
   society.

   Even if it doesn't, at least I know I might be helping someone
   in the here and now. At least, I'll know I tried my best smile
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