Over the past few years I have been working on healing the hurt inner child within and a lot of deep rooted hurts have been transformed. For the most part I deal well with others negative reactions and criticism towards me, but not always, . When this happens, I tend to become defensive especially when others are witness to the negative outburst. Thankfully these trusted others have been a God send and tend to lovingly direct and guide me to a positive resolution that usually ends with me apologizing for my bad behavior(reaction),and the conflict being resolved with a positive out come achieved.
When these negative reactions happen I also reflect on my negative reactions, go to prayer and journal asking God to guide and direct me as to why i behaved in such a manner. The mystery of his grace continues to amaze me every time. What God has taught me is to always pray first and ask for his guidance and direction . His way keeps me out of trouble.