Last time kids were over, I lost my temper at someone (adult) doing something wrong.

And the kids saw and heard the hurtful things I was saying to him.

I felt so guilty they saw me being that mean and scary, and I worried it will always stay carved in their memories.

You can never tell what will leave a too lasting negative effect. I did explain to them that even my reaction was wrong. That people shouldn't be as aggressive as that. And we should show more compassion even towards those who wrong us, especially when we have more power than they do.

Yesterday, my nephew repeated the things I said about compassion while we were watching a movie. That was a relief.

I hope I never leave any of my darkness in their minds.