When the water is calm, we can see the Moon reflected in it clearly. When the water is full of ripples, the image of the Moon breaks up and we cannot see it anymore. Did the Moon disappear? No, the ripples of karma simply distorted our perception and we cannot see clearly.
When anger is thrown at us, our consciousness is broken and we no longer see clearly. Wait before you react. The water of consciousness will return to calmness and we can see more clearly what to do.
