The subtle art of staying cool amidst provocation & tips that can help

When I was very little, I had great aspirations for what I wanted to become and where I wanted to go as an adult. But as I grew up, I realised that, in addition to these big aspirations, I needed to learn how to get through each day with grace and peace of mind. Life already throws too many punches our way for us not to prioritise peace and calm. But that's not to say provocations won't come. We live in a part of the world where provocation is part of the everyday routine. You're either being in