Space between

Action and reaction don't happen at the same time, do they?
There's a space between them, a delay if you will.
Action first, reaction later.
No matter how short that space or time is, there's always the delay.

The funny thing about words is that, once you've said them, you'll never be able to take them back.
"I'm sorry" and "I didn't mean it" are simply excuses masked as apologies.
Nothing can erase what's already been heard.
Sorry doesn't cut it.

The space between.
Think before you leap.
Pause before you speak.
It feels good reacting to something that tick us off, to bask in the moment and cherish revenge in words or in deeds.
It feels bad to realize you were wrong, or you've burned the bridge, or you've driven someone away forever.

There's wisdom in counting from one to ten after all.