How to Stop Being Offended?

Wounded pride. Not appreciated as we wanted, or simply unjustly accused. But we know we're not that bad. So we torment ourselves with thoughts and curses aimed at the offender. We 'gnaw' at our soul, assuring ourselves of our righteousness. But is it worth proving the obvious to ourselves? I think we all agree that it's a pointless endeavor. Everyone knows their own worth. To the one who judged you, you can simply say, "I'm sorry you think of me this way," "I'm upset that we didn't understand each other." And definitely don't lower your self-esteem.