In the Talmud, it is said: "A person is measured by his cup, his pocket, and his anger."

• "In his cup" - when he is drunk.

• "In his pocket" - when he needs to pay for something.

• "In his anger" - when he is angry.

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These three situations often confront us, and in each of them, we are likely to experience moments when we lose control in one way or another.

Do you want to know a person's true essence? Look at their behavior in extreme situations, situations where they are not in control.

Do they act fearful? Do they lose their composure? Do they maintain their composure? Do they stay level-headed? Are they aware of their surroundings? Do they treat others with respect?

It will be very easy for you to answer these questions when you carefully observe someone's behavior when they lose control.

Their behavior in such situations will reveal their true nature, whether they intend it or not.

There are ways to deduce with a fairly high level of certainty who a person truly is even without putting them in a situation of loss of control, but this requires much deeper observation and time.

I wish you success in identifying the people close to you. It's a less challenging task than it may seem at times.

While you can't change people, you can change and evolve yourself and the way you react to situations.

So today's question is for you:

"What kind of person do I want to be in extreme situations? How does it feel to be in control?"

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~Lulu