Many parents take care not to make noise when their child is sleeping; they know how to move about the house silently so they do not wake up their child. Protecting your child from violence is a similar practice. Every time violence is about to arise, you have to be careful and do something. Practice mindful breathing, and remember what you promised: "My child is here. I have to protect her by not allowing the violence in me to erupt."
— Thich Nhat Hanh, Creating True Peace