Peacemakers

i've been receiving a few threatening emails. not on my life or anything dramatic like that, but just threats to "kick off" and cause some commotion.

what do you do in these situations .

my instinct is to lash back. to get the moral high ground. to feel vindicated in my piety or righteousness.

i've had to deal with quite a few of these outbursts before and my experience, however, is telling me calmly to "nip" these threats in the bud. to not take things like this personally and to rise beyond the threats to a place where you are not reacting to them but rather being gracious and loving in your response.

i was once told that the only response that leaves no "handle" for others to grab and get back at you is one of love. to respond lovingly is a the ultimate act of peace. not entirely sure how to administer this... but know it to be an action of a peacemaker.

i do feel the urge, a strong one at that, to ensure that these guys don't get away with their behaviour and i don't want to appear weak.

a tough decision indeed.