Anger
Anger is a bitch.
Don't feed it, don't play with it, don't entertain it.
Sometimes people can say the stupidest things which they'll regret right after, or a day after they've been in contact with anger. But it doesn't define who am I nor does it degrades me nor will it make me have a perception of myself that is not real; or at least anger tries to get you to believe so.
Just taking a look at how God sees us will really give us perspective on who we really are, and what we're capable of when we're faced with 'anger' or the consequences of it. Everyone has a choice, God has given us the freewill to choose. And we can choose to either Feed and Entertain Anger, or we could take a fair look at the real situation and either be upset but not sin, if the situation is upsetting, that is; if you take a look at it clearly and realize that it's not upsetting, then don't choose to be upset. Don't choose to let your ego come in and be upset for no real solid reason. You might well regret after if you don't put aside your ego when it's still 'early' after realizing that there's nothing to really be angry about. (easier said than done, but it's the fact)
Our emotions can be blown out of proportion if we give in to our emotion of anger and choose not to engage our mind and calm down and try to talk sense. It's so crucial to take a step back (take a chill pill if needed) and look at the situation with a clear mind, not when it's all clouded up with feelings or rage, anger or hatred.
I for one need to learn to chill and take my own advice. As it's so easy to just get all worked up for nothing and what's worst, hurt others whom you love on the way because I'm so busy glorifying my anger; I fail to see who I'm hurting by my words and actions.
The worst part of it, if you've followed my 'amazing guide to stupidity in anger' by doing all the wrong things when you're angry like what's stated above and/or more; you might realize that you've said things you can never take back. The good and the bad.
People can forgive you and still love you the same. But the consequences of the reality of the hurt and pain which caused by words that came out of your mouth, can not be revoked. I feel like I've got to live my life with a thorn in my flesh with the memories of my words that hurt the ones that I love. I'm not implying that I'll never or shouldn't be angry anymore. Anger in itself is not wrong, but what we do with that emotion/feeling is what's important. I hope that we all do not miss the mark when we're angry. Instead, to engage our brain to think a little more when we're faced with the emotion of anger. I have to learn with the thorn in my flesh to remember the consequences of my previous actions of anger, to not follow that path again, by God's grace.
It's not a nice story to tell, nor it is an encouraging one. But it's the reality of anger and it's consequences.
May God be glorified in our speech and actions, always.
Be angry, but do not sin...
Don't feed it, don't play with it, don't entertain it.
Sometimes people can say the stupidest things which they'll regret right after, or a day after they've been in contact with anger. But it doesn't define who am I nor does it degrades me nor will it make me have a perception of myself that is not real; or at least anger tries to get you to believe so.
Just taking a look at how God sees us will really give us perspective on who we really are, and what we're capable of when we're faced with 'anger' or the consequences of it. Everyone has a choice, God has given us the freewill to choose. And we can choose to either Feed and Entertain Anger, or we could take a fair look at the real situation and either be upset but not sin, if the situation is upsetting, that is; if you take a look at it clearly and realize that it's not upsetting, then don't choose to be upset. Don't choose to let your ego come in and be upset for no real solid reason. You might well regret after if you don't put aside your ego when it's still 'early' after realizing that there's nothing to really be angry about. (easier said than done, but it's the fact)
Our emotions can be blown out of proportion if we give in to our emotion of anger and choose not to engage our mind and calm down and try to talk sense. It's so crucial to take a step back (take a chill pill if needed) and look at the situation with a clear mind, not when it's all clouded up with feelings or rage, anger or hatred.
I for one need to learn to chill and take my own advice. As it's so easy to just get all worked up for nothing and what's worst, hurt others whom you love on the way because I'm so busy glorifying my anger; I fail to see who I'm hurting by my words and actions.
The worst part of it, if you've followed my 'amazing guide to stupidity in anger' by doing all the wrong things when you're angry like what's stated above and/or more; you might realize that you've said things you can never take back. The good and the bad.
People can forgive you and still love you the same. But the consequences of the reality of the hurt and pain which caused by words that came out of your mouth, can not be revoked. I feel like I've got to live my life with a thorn in my flesh with the memories of my words that hurt the ones that I love. I'm not implying that I'll never or shouldn't be angry anymore. Anger in itself is not wrong, but what we do with that emotion/feeling is what's important. I hope that we all do not miss the mark when we're angry. Instead, to engage our brain to think a little more when we're faced with the emotion of anger. I have to learn with the thorn in my flesh to remember the consequences of my previous actions of anger, to not follow that path again, by God's grace.
It's not a nice story to tell, nor it is an encouraging one. But it's the reality of anger and it's consequences.
May God be glorified in our speech and actions, always.
Be angry, but do not sin...
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