De-escalating 

The ability to de-escalate a situation requires insight and wisdom.
The ability to escalate a situation involves politics, manipulation and reaction.

When we exaggerate or elaborate on a situation, we are lost in fault-finding, which creates further conflict. This is the chronological history of humanity, and the cause of mental bondage.

The ability to reduce the intensity of emotions through understanding is the clarity of wisdom. We awaken to the consequences of our actions, and realise that we have no immunity from karma.

De-escalating is keeping our cool.
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