It’s justified, reasonable, normal even to respond in that way. Who likes being cut off in traffic, after all? But it was just that, a simple normal interaction delt with in an abnormal way that astounded them.

It mattered to me so I did it. Regardless of the praise of others. Regardless of the appreciation of others. Regardless of the belief of others.

Here’s what happened. Honestly presented. An important precursor to asking for mercy.

Dissolve complexity to find the most foundational elements. What’s their perspective? What are they viewing as the risk and reward here? What am I viewing as the risk and reward? From there, we can build.

New Zealand was a thriving hub for marine wildlife like seals and moas. Until the Polynesian settlers exterminated most wild game due to over hunting. Because of the now scarcity of wild game they were forced to intensify their food production. Why was food production not something that was considered until they had hunted in…