The event had you make a quick judgement of why and how and if and maybe. You feel conclusive based on what you believe you know, because you saw it.

Or did you just perceive it?

Somebody else nearby is asked to clarify the scene but to you this person only arrived after it took place so they couldn’t possibly know anything. You find yourself pouncing on their statements, especially when what is being said makes you feel like you don’t have your facts. It makes you angry and quick resentment sets in. An argument over who is right and who is wrong between the pair of you ensues.

Constructive?

Not at all.

Easy to happen?

Absolutely.

Because the ego is reactive. It never waits for permission. It strikes like lightening and hoes down to ensure we don’t question its ways, we simply take our own side as the right side, even when that side is wrong in our head, whether consciously or subconsciously.