After a sentence lands harder than you meant, the mind can turn one sharp moment into a whole verdict on who you are. The recoil is allowed to be felt without replaying the scene, separating honest regret from self-contempt. There is room for what you were carrying, and for steadier words later.

Warm and clear, with an unhurried steadiness — a voice that settles a busy mind without ever rushing it.
After You Were Sharp With Someone is a guided audio session from Salūs Rooms — part of the self compassion collection, narrated by Becky Lane.
Salūs Rooms is an ad-free sleep and meditation app for iOS, Android and web — hundreds of guided sessions, long bedtime stories for adults and 325 free sleep sounds. Hear the full session with a 7-day free trial.