One of the most valuable lessons I've learned in the last handful of years:

Some people, through their passive consumption of fear-porn legacy media and toxic social influences, have built an unconscious addiction to anger, despair, and other negative emotions.

It's become such a strong part of their identity, that when someone completely chill and unfazed by the madness of the world enters their space, they feel threatened by it, and will lash out in defense.

Don't let these people penetrate your defenses, even if they are a close friend or loved one that has fallen victim to the propaganda.

The protection of your own inner fire must be priority number one. Always.