When Words Hurt

Sometimes we laugh. Other times we cower away. Word throwing and the acceptance of it has become so popular in 2014. I'm shocked that it hasn't made it to Reality TV. In martial arts we practice a game called Verbal Tae Kwon Do. Understanding the power of the words being thrown. Grasping immediate control of our own emotions before reacting in ways that will be looked upon as being wrong. Is there a choice as to how you can handle the stress caused by words that hurt?