It’s hard enough to cooperate when we work with people in person, let alone across various geographies. Distributed teams are becoming more and more prevalent, making our ability to develop and manage relationships that much more important.

The hurt feelings that come from remembering how we were slighted can run deep and have physiological and emotional impacts on us. When we feel intensity, it's important to step back and cultivate perspective. There are many practices to consider aiding the skill of cultivating attention.

When analyzing other people's motivation, know that you will never see the whole picture. Your task, on route to maturity, is to do your best to be kind, empathetic, and compassionate to people who challenge you.