Just like cutting down a tree, once your words are spoken or your actions are seen, they can’t be taken back.  You can be forgiven, but the words will always have been said, and the actions will have been seen.   Most of the time I am very careful about how I answer or respond to someone.  Particularly if I am aware the person is uncomfortable or difficult.  I don’t rush to react or feel pressure to respond.  There are those times when I am caught off guard and say or do something I regret.  It is during those…