What Am I to learn from this...

So right now my heart is racing, my cheeks are flushed and I'm generally really pissed off. Not log ago, I would throw up my hands and figure out what I did to deserve this crap. Today, however, I ask "What can I learn from this?" I have a colleague that I must work for - more of a subordinate, but one who doesn't work for me directly. My project is dependent on his work contractually. We are at odds. The story of how we got here is complicated and insignificant at this point. What matters is that there is a situation between two strong personalities and it needs to be resolved. So, what am I learning from this? Let's see...

1. Reacting with anger doesn't solve problems.
2. I can't control other reactions, only my own.
3. Difficult people are everywhere.
4. I really don't care for this guy!!
5. Being defensive doesn't bring solutions.
6. Don't, note and no should be avoided in my own vocabulary.
7. Again I can't control others - even when I would like to strangle them to change their behavior!

Okay, a quick diversion with another person has difused my anger. I am glad though that I was able to at least be constructive in my anger this time - long ago, I'd still be angry!

Peace!